This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Undersecretary (ODUS), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Washington D.C. ILAB advances U.S. labor interests through international engagement, programs, research, and strategies addressing foreign labor practices and conditions that affect American workers, businesses, and the competitiveness and security of U.S. supply chains. This position is outside the bargaining unit.
Major Duties: Serves as ILAB's principal senior non-supervisory strategist for the administrative and programmatic integration of international labor priorities. Develops and coordinates high-level strategic papers, decision memoranda, executive briefings, presentations, talking points, and policy or program recommendations for the Deputy Undersecretary and other senior Department officials.
Represents ILAB, as designated, in senior-level interagency, international, and external forums involving foreign governments, international organizations, multilateral institutions, private sector executives, labor organizations, and other stakeholders. Articulates established Departmental and Bureau positions and advances strategic objectives within the authority delegated by senior leadership.
Plans, organizes, and leads exceptionally broad strategic studies and initiatives involving multiple ILAB offices and, as appropriate, other Federal agencies and external stakeholders. Exercises substantial independence in identifying issues requiring executive attention, determining the scope and depth of analyses, selecting or developing analytical approaches, and formulating recommendations.
Keeps the Deputy Undersecretary informed of matters with significant policy, program, resource, interagency, or external implications. Independently identifies emerging strategic issues, defines the scope and objectives of major Bureau-wide initiatives, and develops long-range strategies that translate broad Administration and Departmental priorities into coordinated ILAB program goals, milestones, implementation approaches, and measures of success.
Develops negotiating positions and options; builds support for ILAB recommendations; resolves or elevates impasses; and seeks agreement on coordinated approaches, responsibilities, milestones, and outcomes. Leads special strategic projects and high-priority initiatives assigned by the Deputy Undersecretary that involve major or unprecedented issues, extensive coordination, and substantial consequences for ILAB programs or Departmental international labor objectives.
Chairs or leads executive-level working groups and cross-functional teams; establishes objectives; frames issues for decision; facilitates resolution of competing views; and develops recommendations for senior leadership.
goldberg.karla.j@dol.gov · 202-693-1000 X17186
This position is with Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Department of Labor.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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