Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Required J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state or territory bar. Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience at a GS-14 level or higher. Demonstrated leadership and management experience, with the ability to direct and supervise a team, set priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment. Strong organizational skills and the discipline to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously across different countries and time zones. Exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic communication skills, able to build trust and influence at senior levels across cultures. Preferred Substantial experience working with senior officials of the U.S. and foreign governments, international organizations, or multilateral institutions. Track record of designing and executing high-impact legal or regulatory reform programs, including seminars, workshops, legislative drafting exercises, or institutional development initiatives. Experience in commercial diplomacy, commercial law, trade, IP, alternative dispute resolution, public-private partnerships, procurement, energy, or telecommunication. Experience coordinating within the U.S. interagency and among international organizations. For the Europe Team: Regional knowledge of Europe, the Balkans, Eastern Europe. For the Eurasia Team: Regional knowledge of the Caucasus and Central Asia. Proficiency in a relevant regional language (e.g., Russian, Bosnian-Serbo-Croatian, Albanian, Ukrainian, or a Turkic language) is a plus.