International Trade Analyst (Investigator)

U.S. International Trade Commission • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The International Trade Analyst works in the U.S. International Trade Commission’s Office of Operations, Office of Investigations. The role collects, compiles, analyzes, and presents data related to international trade in products subject to import injury investigations. The analyst collaborates with Economists, Industry Analysts, Auditors, and Attorneys, and shares technical knowledge concerning U.S. and foreign industry data and U.S. import data.

The analyst coordinates questionnaires to U.S. producers, importers, and purchasers, as well as foreign manufacturers and exporters; analyzes and compiles questionnaire information and secondary-source data; and presents findings accurately, succinctly, and objectively for Commission proceedings. The position involves frequent interaction with company officials and legal counsel about questionnaire responses and other information gathered while investigating claims that imports have injured U.S. industries.

The ideal candidate can obtain, analyze, and report a broad range of trade and industry information from domestic and foreign market participants, government sources, and published materials. The work calls for survey design and analysis, resolving trade and industry data issues, effective communication with senior industry and government officials, teamwork, knowledge of economic and industrial organization concepts, quantitative analysis and spreadsheet skills, and familiarity with international trade remedy laws.

Requirements

• Meet the basic education or experience requirement: relevant undergraduate or graduate study, or experience demonstrating knowledge of international production and trade, trade and competitiveness factors, commodity and trade data collection and analysis, and U.S. trade laws, agreements, and policies.
• For GS-11 experience qualification, have one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level conducting studies involving trade, economic, financial, and marketing data; applying investigative techniques to gather trade data; using qualitative and quantitative methods to present findings; briefing managers; and collaborating on a research team.
• Alternatively, qualify at GS-11 with 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.
• Have excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, and be comfortable working in a team and communicating with high-level industry and government officials.
• Demonstrate knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and industrial organization; practical knowledge of data and quantitative analysis; and advanced spreadsheet and analytical-tool skills.
• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• If male and born after December 3, 1959, meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Meet the qualification requirements, including education and any selective placement factors, by the announcement closing date.
• If relying on foreign education, provide an evaluation establishing its equivalence to accredited U.S. education or evidence of U.S. institutional credit.
• A writing assessment may be requested before or during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of international trade remedy laws.
• Inquisitiveness and the ability to obtain, analyze, and report a broad range of trade and industry information from domestic and foreign sources.

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, and share technical knowledge about U.S. and foreign industry data and U.S. import data.
• Coordinate the collection of information through questionnaires issued to U.S. producers, importers, purchasers, foreign manufacturers, and exporters.
• Analyze and compile questionnaire responses and information from secondary sources.
• Present the record in Commission proceedings accurately, succinctly, and objectively.
• Interact with company officials and legal counsel regarding questionnaire responses and other information obtained during investigations.
• Gather and report trade and industry information from market participants, government sources, and published materials.
• Design surveys, analyze primary data, conduct secondary research, and resolve trade and industry data issues.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to managers on study findings and recommendations, and collaborate on research projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree