Export Policy Analyst

Bureau of Industry and Security•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Export Policy Analyst works in the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce. The role analyzes critical emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, autonomous vehicles, and robotics—and evaluates open-source information, government and trade data, and classified information to identify implications for BIS export policies. The analyst prepares summaries for BIS policymakers and monitors U.S. and international media, including foreign-language sources, for developments relevant to BIS actions. The position also prepares policy-related materials and supports policy meetings, briefings, and other engagements. Travel of up to 50 percent is required. The announcement may also be used to fill other Export Policy Analyst GS-1101-11/12 positions in the same geographic location or local commuting area, with the same qualifications and specialized experience. The full performance level is GS-12.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and successfully pass a background investigation before placement.
A probationary period may be required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Must complete and certify an Optional Form 306 if given a conditional offer.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
Pre-employment and random drug testing are required.
Travel of up to 50 percent is required.
For GS-11, one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, including evaluating emerging technologies; conducting industry and sector research using open-source information, government data, or trade data; assisting with policy-related briefings and presentations; and preparing summaries, responses, and analyses for multiple audiences.
For GS-11, qualifying education may substitute for experience: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M. A combination of education and experience may also qualify if it meets 100 percent of the requirements; transcripts must be submitted.
For GS-12, one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including analyzing emerging technologies for policy implications; reviewing open-source information, government and trade data to inform policy decisions; monitoring U.S. and international media, including foreign-language sources, to support leadership decision-making; and drafting policy materials and assisting with meetings and other engagements.
Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency; applicants educated in whole or in part abroad must provide the required equivalency evaluation documentation when requested.

Responsibilities

Analyze critical emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, autonomous vehicles, and robotics.
Evaluate open-source information, government and trade data, and classified information to identify implications of BIS export policies and summarize findings for policymakers.
Monitor U.S. and international media, including foreign-language sources, for developments relevant to BIS actions.
Draft summaries for multiple audiences to support leadership recommendations and decisions.
Draft policy-related materials, including briefing materials and presentations.
Assist with organizing policy meetings, briefings, and other engagements on topics relevant to BIS.
Provide explanations and follow-up after engagements, promptly draft reports, and conduct additional research and analysis as needed.