International Trade Analyst (Investigator)

U.S. International Trade Commission•Washington, DC

About The Position

The International Trade Analyst works in the Office of Operations, Office of Investigations at the U.S. International Trade Commission. The role collects, compiles, analyzes, and presents data on international trade in products involved in import injury investigations. The analyst works with Economists, Industry Analysts, Auditors, and Attorneys, sharing technical knowledge about U.S. and foreign industry data and U.S. import data. The analyst coordinates information collection through questionnaires issued to U.S. producers, importers, and purchasers, as well as foreign manufacturers and exporters. The role analyzes and compiles questionnaire responses and secondary-source information, then presents findings accurately, concisely, and objectively in the record of Commission proceedings. The analyst frequently interacts with company officials and legal counsel regarding questionnaire responses and other information gathered while investigating claims that import competition has injured U.S. industries.

Requirements

Meet the International Trade Analyst basic requirement through either relevant undergraduate and graduate education or experience demonstrating knowledge of international production, trade and competitiveness factors, commodity and trade data collection and analytical methods, and U.S. trade laws, agreements, and policies.
For the GS-11 level, have one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level conducting studies with trade, economic, financial, and marketing data; gathering trade data through fact-finding and investigative techniques; using qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques; preparing and delivering briefings on findings and recommendations; and collaborating on a research team.
Alternatively, qualify at GS-11 through a related 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.; qualifying combinations of education and experience are also accepted.
Be a U.S. citizen or national.
Register for Selective Service if subject to the requirement.
Pass a background investigation and fingerprint check and be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Possess strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with teams and communicate with high-level industry and government officials.
Have practical knowledge of data and quantitative analysis methods, and advanced skills using spreadsheets and analytical tools.

Nice To Haves

Ability and desire to design surveys and analyze primary data alongside secondary research across a wide range of products and industries.
Skill in resolving trade and industry data issues.
A firm grasp of microeconomic, macroeconomic, and industrial organization concepts.
Knowledge of international trade remedy laws.

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, analyze, and present data related to international trade in products subject to import injury investigations.
Collaborate with Economists, Industry Analysts, Auditors, and Attorneys, sharing technical knowledge about U.S. and foreign industry data and U.S. import data.
Coordinate information collection through questionnaires issued to U.S. producers, importers, and purchasers, and to foreign manufacturers and exporters.
Analyze and compile questionnaire data and information from secondary sources.
Present data accurately, succinctly, and objectively in the record of Commission proceedings.
Interact with company officials and legal counsel regarding questionnaire responses and other information obtained during investigations.