Senior Business Analyst

Ardent Eagle Solutions•Washington, DC

1d•$60 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

The objective of the Senior Business Analyst position is to provide high-level analytical, research, and program support to advance the U.S. Government’s international trade mission. The Senior Business Analyst will conduct policy, economic, market, industry, and supply-chain research and translate complex data and information into clear, actionable, and decision-ready analysis for senior Government stakeholders. The position will support evolving trade and economic priorities, including strategic supply chains, critical minerals, industrial policy, pricing and cost analysis, market concentration, competitiveness, and economic security. The Senior Business Analyst will apply sound judgment, rigorous research methodologies, and critical thinking to assess emerging issues, identify trends and risks, and develop insights that support Government policy, program, and strategic decision-making. The position is performed on-site and requires daily integration with government attorneys, analysts, and policy staff. Tasks shall be performed, with subject matter and assignments subject to change multiple times per day.

Requirements

Approximately 5+ years of relevant analytical experience; exceptional candidates with fewer years of experience may be considered based on the depth and relevance of their international trade, economic, industry, market, manufacturing or technical expertise.
Experience supporting USTR, USITC, Department of Commerce, CBP, another trade/economic organization, or comparable international trade policy work.
Experience analyzing trade flows, market structure, industrial competitiveness, manufacturing capacity, supply chains, production economics, pricing/costs, investment, or company/industry data.
Familiarity with international trade data sources, economic databases, market-intelligence platforms, statistical tools, or commercial market reports.
Experience or subject-matter familiarity with critical minerals, rare earths, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, defense supply chains, strategic commodities, industrial policy, or other economic-security topics.
Foreign-language capability a plus (e.g., German, French, Spanish, Chinese, etc.) and/or experience with China-related economic, industrial, or trade policy.
Experience briefing Government, industry, or executive stakeholders and translating complex analysis into clear policy or business implications.
Progressively responsible experience conducting policy, economic, market, industry, business, supply-chain, or trade-related research and analysis.
Demonstrated ability to work with trade, market, industry, company, or other quantitative data and to use evidence to develop clear, supportable findings and recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical, quantitative, and qualitative information from multiple sources into concise decision-support products.
Strong research and analytical writing skills, including the ability to independently structure and execute complex research assignments.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working proficiency with PowerPoint and Word; ability to learn and use additional research, economic, trade, and market-intelligence platforms.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to balance substantive analytical work with recurring operational and administrative responsibilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced Government environment.
Must posses a Bachelor's degree in economics, international affairs, public policy, political science, business, finance, engineering, materials science, supply chain, a social science, or another related field. Relevant technical degrees may also be considered.

Nice To Haves

Foreign-language capability a plus (e.g., German, French, Spanish, Chinese, etc.) and/or experience with China-related economic, industrial, or trade policy.

Responsibilities

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on international trade policy, industries, markets, strategic commodities, supply chains, and economic developments
Analyze trade, market, industry, company, pricing, production, capacity, investment, and supply-chain information and synthesize findings into concise written products and recommendations.
Support analysis of strategic and emerging trade issues, including critical minerals, industrial policy, supply-chain resilience, economic security, competitiveness, tariffs, trade restrictions, and other priority sectors as assigned.
Frame research questions, identify appropriate data and sources, assess information quality, develop findings, and communicate implications to senior Government stakeholders.
Evaluate products, companies, industries, and markets using technical, quantitative, and qualitative criteria, including where useful import/export data, HTSUS information, specifications, company records, and other source materials.
Use spreadsheets, databases, market-intelligence platforms, and other analytical tools to organize information, identify trends, compare scenarios, and support policy or program decisions.
Manage and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured information using Microsoft Excel and other approved digital tools.
Monitor assigned trade, industry, commodity, supply-chain, or policy developments and identify issues that warrant deeper analysis or leadership attention.
Integrate information from trade data, market studies, Government sources, company information, and other credible sources to identify trends, dependencies, vulnerabilities, market concentration, and policy implications.
Prepare concise memoranda, briefings, tables, presentations, dashboards, market summaries, and recurring reports for senior Government stakeholders.
Coordinate research and information across economists, analysts, attorneys, subject-matter experts, and other stakeholders, while also supporting recurring program and administrative requirements needed to keep the team effective.