Summary This vacancy is for a Deputy Director of External Affairs and Communications in the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce. Responsibilities As a Deputy Director of External Affairs and Communications, this position serves as the alter ego (Deputy) to the OEAC Director and exercises broad delegated authority over the staff in the Public Affairs and the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Divisions to ensure coordinated external affairs and communications, correspondence, legislative affairs, and division operations. The incumbent independently directs major activities, represents leadership in high-level matters, and serves as the acting official in the Director's absence and ensures continuity of leadership. The position involves substantive managerial authority and organizational responsibility. Uses seasoned judgment in advising senior EDA leadership on these portfolio areas to achieve agency mission priorities and objectives, including t...