This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Incumbent serves as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) for the Western Hemisphere. Under the direction of the Deputy USTR, the AUSTR is responsible for all trade issues involving the Western Hemisphere, including managing trade negotiations, developing, implementing, and monitoring U.S.
trade agreements, and overseeing the administration of those agreements.
As Assistant United States Trade Representative for Western Hemisphere, your typical work assignments may include the following: Serving as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) with responsibility for Western Hemisphere trade issues.
This includes serving as the principal advisor to the Deputy USTR and the USTR on trade policy and strategy related to the Western Hemisphere and managing a team of trade professionals that provide analysis, insight, and recommendations on private sector activity, government officials, legislation, policy issues, and economic developments in the Western Hemisphere. Chairing interagency committees responsible for establishing, analyzing and administering U.S.
Government trade and investment policy toward the Western Hemisphere and coordinating with other interagency committees to develop, defend, and advocate USTR positions in trade negotiations and agreements. Representing the U.S. in international trade negotiations in the Western Hemisphere, which include North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Maintaining and directing liaison efforts with advisory committees established to provide advice to U.S.
negotiations on trade matters to include coordinating initiatives across U.S. Government agencies to encourage private sector investment related to trade matters in the Western Hemisphere and developing, advising on, and articulating negotiating positions for U.S. trade policy and bilateral trade agreements involving countries in the Western Hemisphere.
Performing a full range of first-level supervisory responsibilities to include planning work to be accomplished by staff, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work.
This position does not have an education requirement.
This position is with Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Ses' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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