Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative

Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative (DAUSTR)

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

Summary

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), U.S. Trade Representative, APEC or Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The incumbent serves as the Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative (DAUSTR) for assigned area and advisor to the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for assigned unit/office.

Duties

As a Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative, GS-301-15, your typical work assignments may include the following:

As the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative's (AUSTR) principal expert and senior advisor on all trade negotiations and initiatives involving APEC or Southeast Asia and the Pacific, the incumbent coordinates U.S. trade policy on assigned area.

Lead or participate in U.S. delegations to international trade negotiations and conferences on issues affecting assigned area.

Prepare positions and strategies for consultations and negotiations with foreign governments on trade issues in assigned area. Assists in these consultations when required.

Plan and conduct economic analytical studies and develops reports and recommendations for U.S. policy positions on issues related to negotiation, administration of trade agreements with foreign governments, and enforcement relating to assigned area.

Prepare Congressional testimony, responds to controlled correspondence, briefing materials, summary statements and speeches for the U.S. Trade Representative and Deputy U.S. Trade Representatives on trade issues related to assigned area.

Explain and defend the Administration's trade policies to foreign governments, the public, the press and the Congress. Represents USTR in contact with foreign government officials regarding assigned area.