Policy Assistant (Detail Opportunity) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. OSTP-12728099-25-MJM-DT Department Office of Science and Technology Policy
Salary $69,923.00 to $109,975.00 Grade 9 to 11
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/30/2025 Close Date 5/23/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The applicant will take on the role of Policy Assistant for the Office of Science and Technology. This position is a Detail assignment and not a promotion. Candidates must currently hold the grade level specified in the announcement. Eligibility for this detail is restricted to current federal employees, applications from those who are not federal employees will not be accepted.

To apply, please submit the required documentation to DL.OSTP.HR@ostp.eop.gov.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to all current federal employees at their current grade (GS09 or GS11 or equivalent level). Detail opportunity is non-reimbursable for 120 days or greater. Supervisory approval is required.

Duties

This is a Non-Reimbursable Detail Opportunity for 6 or greater months. If selected your management and branch must concur with the non-reimbursable detail. A MOU will be signed between your branch and the agency. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.

As a Policy Assistant GS-0301-09 or 11 your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting OSTP Leadership Team in daily tasks, including calendar management and travel coordination
  • Arranging meetings with stakeholders and preparing meeting materials
  • Managing frequent and routine correspondence
  • Assisting OSTP team members with tracking priorities, tasks, and requests
  • Performing technical policy research
  • Drafting policy memoranda on science and technology policy topics
  • Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national
  • Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
  • Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination
  • Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
  • Direct Deposit is required
  • RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards.

GRADE REQUIREMENT: This is NOT a promotion. Applicant MUST currently be at the grade level advertised.

AND

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience are: writing policy documents, preparing materials for senior leadership and researching related information as it pertains to:
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Broadband and Spectrum
  • Digital Assets
  • Increasing Technologists in Government
Additional requirements include the ability to:
  1. Grasp and explain complex issues
  2. Prioritize between multiple tasks and deadlines
  3. Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively through verbal and written means
  4. Foster a diverse and inclusive work environment
  5. Maintain productivity in collaborative and independent working environments
  6. Strong research, writing and editing skills
  7. Timeliness and attention to detail
  8. Familiarity with Microsoft Suite for document management.

Education

Education substitution is not required.

Additional information

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm

Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page

Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/)

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required and the extent to which your application shows that you possess the specialized experience associated with this position. Once minimum qualifications are determined, your resume will be ranked against the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) as addressed in the body of your resume. Experience which demonstrates how you meet the QRFs should be clearly documented in your resume.

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: Address one or more of the following Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs)/Critical Elements within the body of your resume.

  • Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence
  • Knowledge of Broadband and Spectrum
  • Knowledge of Digital Assets
  • Knowledge of Increasing Technologists in Government
  • Ability to Research and Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively through written and verbal means.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume: To ensure your application is considered for qualification determinations, your resume must include the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment, formatted as month/year to month/year or month/year to present. Failure to provide this information may result in your application being deemed insufficient. The resume should also include their pay plan, series, and grade, such as GS-0301-09. It is essential that your resume details your responsibilities and specialized experience relevant to the position. Directly copying from the vacancy announcement without adding specific information about your experience may lead to an ineligible rating, hindering your chances for further consideration. Additionally, if you submit multiple resumes, only the most recent one will be reviewed, so please limit your submission to five pages; any pages beyond this limit will not be evaluated for eligibility or qualifications.
  • SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action): Applicants are required to submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to demonstrate their competitive status, including Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24, Position Occupied 1 or 2 in Block 34, and the highest grade held on a permanent basis or the full performance level of the current position, whichever is greater. Acceptable examples of SF-50s include those reflecting within-grade increases at the highest grade held, promotions with an effective date older than one year, or SF-50s at the highest grade held with an effective date exceeding one year.
Other Optional supporting documents.
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • SF-15
  • Transcript

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section to DL.OSTP.HR@ostp.eop.gov.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/23/2025 to receive consideration.

Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail.

Agency contact information

Client Services EOP - OSTP
Address
Office of Science and Technology Policy
725 17th Street
Washington, DC 20503
US

Next steps

After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best qualified applicants.

You will be notified three times during the hiring process:

1. Upon receipt of your application.

2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.

3. After the final selection(s) is made.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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