Nov 6

Job: Director for Japan Affairs at USTR

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Position: Director for Japan Affairs
Posted by: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Type: Full-time
Location: Washington DC
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview
Under the direction of the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) for Japan, Korea & APEC Affairs, the incumbent serves as the Director for Japan Affairs.

The incumbent performs a variety of duties related to the development, coordination and execution of  U.S.- Japan trade policy.  The incumbent leads U.S. trade negotiations with Japanese counterpart agencies, develops U.S.  positions in advance of these negotiations,   supports relevant Trade Policy Sub-Committees to reach interagency agreements on policy positions, determines the most appropriate negotiating strategies and tactics, researches and analyses all background material for these negotiations, and advises the AUSTR, the Deputy USTR, and the USTR on trade policy issues with Japan.  The incumbent prepares Congressional testimony, briefing materials, summary statements and speeches for the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), both Deputy USTRs, the AUSTR for Japan, Korea, & APEC Affairs,  and other senior executives, as appropriate, on major trade issues.  Explains and defends the Administration’s trade policies to foreign governments, the public, the press, and the Congress.

Ability to speak Japanese desirable, but not mandatory. Domestic and foreign travel will be required.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/330491500