qualifications and expertise in manufacturing technology and policy. (3) Reporting The position of Chief Manufacturing Officer shall be in the Executive Office of the President and shall report to the President through the Chief of Staff. (4) National Economic Council The Chief Manufacturing Officer shall be a member of the National Economic Council. (b) Pay The annual rate of pay for the Chief Manufacturing Officer shall be an Executive Schedule rate of pay (subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code), as determined by the President, commensurate with the qualifications and expertise of the individual appointed to be such Officer. (c) Duties The duties of the Chief Manufacturing Officer are as follows: (1) To develop the national manufacturing strategy described in subsection (d) not later than May 1, 2018. (2) To advise the President on policy issues that affect the economic activities and the workforce of the manufacturing sector. (3) To foster the coordination of manufacturing-related policies and activities across agencies by— (A) encouraging the use of best innovative manufacturing practices across the Federal Government