Bureau Chief, Media Bureau

Full Job Description

The FCC Media Bureau (MB) plays a key role in promoting innovation in the media marketplace as it develops and administers policy and licensing programs relating to the media industry, including broadcast and cable television and radio.

The Chief is responsible for overseeing the mission and staff of MB, including policy and licensing programs relating to the media industry, as well as post-licensing matters for satellite services and public reports on data collected from the media industry.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Failure to submit all required documentation by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, including adhering to the maximum two-page resume requirement, will result in removal from consideration.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

Your resume must include your full name, mailing address, phone number, email address, and complete employment history.

For each position listed, please include: Employment dates in MM/YYY - MM/YYY format (or MM/YYYY - Present), Agency/Employer name, Position title, Grade level(s) held and a description of duties performed.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, you must also demonstrate the following Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs): Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the ECQs within their two (2) page resume (any experience exceeding 2 pages will not be reviewed).

Current or former SES members must submit an SF-50 and/or QRB Certification of ECQs to show current or former service in the SES.

OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Services Qualifications provides detailed information on the ECQs.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: All candidates must clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the Mandatory Technical Qualifications within their two (2) page resume (any experience exceeding 2 pages will not be reviewed).

MTQ 1- Demonstrated expert knowledge of federal communications and media law, including the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and the regulatory frameworks governing broadcast, cable, satellite, and emerging media services; and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex statutes, Commission rules, and judicial precedent to develop and implement legally sound, policy-driven regulatory actions.

MTQ 2 - Demonstrated executive-level experience leading complex regulatory programs within a federal agency or comparable organization, including oversight of legal, policy, and operational functions related to media or telecommunications.

MTQ 3 - Demonstrated experience in directing multidisciplinary teams, managing significant resources; establishing strategic priorities, advising senior leadership; and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Congress, industry, public interest groups and other government entities) to implement media-related policies and ensure effective development of programs and services.

Major Duties:

The Media Bureau Chief performs the following functions: Directs and administers Media Bureau programs and activities involving the regulation of broadcast, cable, satellite, and emerging media services, ensuring alignment with applicable statues, Commission policies, and Administration priorities.

Provides authoritative legal and policy advice to the Chairman, Commissioners, and senior agency officials on complex media-related communications law matters, including statutory interpretation, administrative law and constitutional considerations.

Oversees the development, clearance, and issuance of Commission-level items, including Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, Reports and Orders, and Public Notices, ensuring legal sufficiency and policy consistency.

Exercises final authority over Bureau adjudicatory licensing actions, including review and disposition of applications, transactions, petitions, and complaints within the delegated authority.

Leads policy development and regulatory initiatives addressing evolving media technologies, industry trends, and market conditions to promote competition, innovation, and public interest outcomes.

Represents the Commission in interactions with Congress, federal agencies, industry stakeholder and public interest organizations on media-related regulatory and legislative matters.

Establishes strategic goals, priorities, and performance measures for the Bureau; monitors progress and implements correction actions to ensure mission accomplishment.

Plans, directs, and evaluates the work of a multidisciplinary staff; establishes performance expectations; and ensures effective utilization of human capital resources.