International Transportation Specialist (Open to U.S. Citizens)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
• Department: Department of Transportation
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $121785 – $187093/yr
• Schedule: Full Time
• Hiring Path: Disability
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
• Date Posted: 2026-09-01
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-16

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Job Summary

This position is in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of International Transportation and Trade and serves as a senior policy advisor formulating U.S. international transportation and trade policies for assigned global regions, anticipated to focus on the Western Hemisphere. You will direct policy research, craft agency positions, analyze foreign transport policies, and advise senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

The International Transportation Specialist: Serves as a senior policy advisor to Department leadership—including preparing high-level briefing materials, reports, and meeting agendas for the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Assistant Secretary. Formulates broad-based U.S. positions on international transportation and trade policy, providing staff-level leadership in planning, coordinating teams, and implementing complex project portfolios within assigned geographic regions.

Represents the Department in meetings and negotiations regarding international transportation programs, maintaining contacts with foreign governments, international organizations, industry executives, and foreign embassies. Leads research and monitors foreign transport systems, trade trends, regulatory policies, and infrastructure developments to evaluate their impact on U.S. transportation and trade interests.

Participates in classified interagency policy coordination meetings and clears classified materials related to national security and international trade policy. The ideal candidate: The Office of International Transportation and Trade seeks a visionary policy expert and strategic negotiator to shape U.S. international transportation and trade policy, with an anticipated focus on the Western Hemisphere (including Canada).

Operating at the intersection of diplomacy, national security, and global commerce, the ideal candidate is an analytical powerhouse who excels at leading high-stakes bilateral negotiations, advising senior officials, and has demonstrated ability to represent the Department at international meetings.

Contact

TRANSJOBS@dot.gov · 000-000-0000

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-16.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full Time position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.

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