This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Global Affairs, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement HHS-OGA-DE-26-13051126 under delegated examining procedures. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 150 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Director- Trade and Health Policy, you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Providing technical subject-matter expertise to ensure that trade-related discussions appropriately reflect HHS statutory responsibilities and public health objectives.
Reviewing and coordinating clearance of trade-related documents, draft reports, and negotiating texts to ensure alignment with established HHS positions and statutory frameworks. Participating in bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade discussions and negotiations affecting health-related statutes and regulatory authorities and representing HHS in international trade and economic forums.
Overseeing a portfolio of global trade and public health policy issues relevant to OGA and HHS and directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of professional staff engaged in trade-related health policy analysis and coordination.
Provides senior-level expertise and leadership on complex international trade policy and trade law matters affecting public health, including health products and services, life sciences, intellectual property and access to medicines, health-related regulatory measures, and other trade issues affecting Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Government health programs, policies, authorities, and priorities.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov. Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.
This position is with Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-14.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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