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Assistant Secretary for Water and Science (ASWS) LiaisonDepartment of the Interior • Washington, DC, United States
Assistant Secretary for Water and Science (ASWS) Liaison

Assistant Secretary for Water and Science (ASWS) Liaison

Department of the Interior • Washington, DC, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Assistant Secretary For Water And Science

At the full performance level (GS-14) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

  1. Serves as the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science (ASWS) Liaison reporting to the Chief of Staff, providing strategic guidance, independent analysis, and authoritative recommendations to senior leadership on complex technical, administrative, and policy issues affecting Office programs and long-term objectives.
  2. Leads high-level coordination and liaison activities with the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Washington Office, and other senior officials to align policy positions, resolve issues, and ensure consistent communication across organizational levels.
  3. Conducts advanced program, legislative, and policy analysis, evaluating emerging and high-visibility issues; assessing risks, impacts, and tradeoffs; and developing well-supported options for Washington-level decision-making.
  4. Reviews and synthesize proposed legislation, executive orders, regulatory actions, and policy initiatives, collaborating with Management and technical staff to formulate Office positions and prepare authoritative responses, analyses, and briefing materials.
  5. Represents the Office in engagements with congressional offices, Tribal governments, Federal and non-Federal partners, and public interest groups, clearly communicating program activities, policy positions, and technical matters.
  6. Oversees the development and clearance of controlled correspondence and official communications, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and timely response to inquiries from Congress, the Administration, and external stakeholders.
  7. Provides leadership and expert guidance on cross-functional initiatives and special projects, exercise independent judgment to address high-priority issues, evaluate risks and opportunities, and advise Management on strategic considerations.
  8. Participates in Reclamation-wide and interagency committees and working groups, ensuring the Office's priorities and perspectives are appropriately represented and integrated into broader departmental and interagency efforts.
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