Regional Affairs Specialist

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY), International Affairs (OIA). The primary purpose of this position is to develop and implement international affairs policies, strategies, and engagement activities, with a focus on Mexico. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

As a Regional Affairs Specialist, GS-0301-14, your typical work assignments may include: Identifying and implementing homeland security policies in relation to Mexico, in coordination with other federal officials with responsibility for homeland security matters. Preparing and reviewing draft reports, summaries, analyses, and issuing papers on various aspects of homeland security, intelligence/information sharing, and Mexican affairs. Preparing senior DHS officials for meetings involving Mexican dignitaries or delegations, U.S. cabinet officers, and members of Congress by drafting written and verbal briefings on regional homeland security policy and initiatives with Mexico. Assisting with organizing, and if called upon, participating in bilateral events to support the implementation of homeland security policy with Mexico. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.