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Deputy Director of External Affairs and Communications
Economic Development Administration · Posted 95 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $169K – $197K Apply by Jul 6, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Marketing
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This vacancy is for a Deputy Director of External Affairs and Communications in the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce.
What You'll Do
- →As a Deputy Director of External Affairs and Communications, this position serves as the alter ego (Deputy) to the OEAC Director and exercises broad delegated authority over the staff in the Public Affairs and the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Divisions to ensure coordinated external affairs and communications, correspondence, legislative affairs, and division operations.
- →The incumbent independently directs major activities, represents leadership in high-level matters, and serves as the acting official in the Director's absence and ensures continuity of leadership.
- →The position involves substantive managerial authority and organizational responsibility.
- →Uses seasoned judgment in advising senior EDA leadership on these portfolio areas to achieve agency mission priorities and objectives, including the method of messaging.
- →In addition to providing continuity across both teams, the incumbent serves as an advisor to EDA senior staff on these matters.
- →This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Deputy Director of External Affairs and Communications GS-0301-15, positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
- →This position is also advertised under EDA-OEA-MP-26-12994372, which is open to Merit Promotion/Direct Hire/Delegated Examining eligible applicants.
- →You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- ✓You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
- ✓A probationary period may be required.
- ✓A supervisory probationary period may be required.
- ✓Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
- ✓If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- ✓Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: No Pre-employment physical required: No There is no positive education requirement for this position.
- ✓NOTE: Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.
- ✓Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.
- ✓You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application.
- ✓Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
Benefits
- ★A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
- ★Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
- ★Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Personality Fit
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