Supervisory International Trade Analyst

U.S. International Trade Commission • Washington, DC

6d

About The Position

The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent Federal agency that provides analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff, and competitiveness issues; investigates claims that imports injure domestic industries or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

The Supervisory International Trade Analyst leads the Advanced Technology and Machinery (ATM) Division’s research and analysis on international trade and industry competitiveness, including transportation equipment, machinery, and information technology equipment. The role provides direction and expert advice based on current qualitative and quantitative information, sets research priorities, and briefs senior Commission officials on Division activities and work products. It also represents the Commission before other federal agencies and stakeholders, contributes to agency-wide initiatives, and supports strategic planning, human capital planning, and performance management.

The incumbent leads Division staff in collecting and estimating industry data; preparing reports and briefing materials; and providing statistical information and analysis on imports, exports, non-tariff measures, production, and other trade matters related to ATM products. The role oversees research projects, reviews written and statistical products for quality, participates in agency committees and planning groups, represents the Commission at professional meetings and hearings, and leads responses to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Register for Selective Service if a male born after December 3, 1959.
• Pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level, obtained in the private or public sector.
• Demonstrate experience in at least four of the six specified areas: developing proposals for trade and industry competitiveness studies or research assignments; overseeing research or analysis project teams and determining methods and scope; evaluating domestic and foreign supply-and-demand factors, including regulatory and standards matters; planning, distributing, coordinating, and monitoring others' work and evaluating and supporting staff performance and development; reviewing staff products for quality and making decisions about program outputs and functions; or representing an agency before other agencies and stakeholders to secure cooperation and collaborate on special projects.
• Meet the experience requirements by the announcement closing date and clearly identify relevant experience, education, and other qualifications in the application materials.
• Education cannot substitute for experience at the GS-15 level.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership for the management of international trade and industry competitiveness research and analysis in the Advanced Technology and Machinery Division.
• Advise the Commission based on current qualitative and quantitative information about advanced technology and machinery products and apply best practices in research and analysis.
• Brief senior-level Commission officials on Division activities and work products.
• Represent the agency before other federal agencies and stakeholders to secure cooperation, develop and negotiate cooperative agreements, and collaborate on special projects.
• Contribute to agency-wide initiatives, including strategic planning, human capital planning, and performance management.
• Contribute to setting Commission research priorities concerning advanced technology and machinery products and international trade.
• Lead Division staff in collecting and estimating industry data; compiling, analyzing, and publishing reports and briefing materials; and providing statistical data and analysis on imports, exports, non-tariff measures, production, and related trade matters.
• Work with project and program leaders throughout the agency to achieve Commission goals.
• Provide intellectual leadership for the Division's research agenda on trade and competitiveness issues.
• Review staff-written and statistical products for quality control and assist the Commission in decisions about program outputs and functions.
• Participate in focus groups, planning groups, staff meetings, and confidential meetings to ensure information provided to the Commission and stakeholders is current and relevant.
• Contribute substantively to agency-wide committees and working groups addressing agency priorities, personnel performance, human capital projects, process improvement, and other initiatives.
• Represent the Commission and senior management at professional meetings, hearings, and seminars, and represent other programs applicable to international trade in ATM products.
• Lead Division staff in preparing and responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, including Commission leadership, attorneys, congressional staff, the executive branch, media, and the public.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships within and outside the Commission.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed