Supervisory International Trade Analyst

U.S. International Trade Commission • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent federal agency that provides the President and Congress with analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff, and competitiveness issues; investigates import-related injury and intellectual property claims; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

The Supervisory International Trade Analyst provides direction and leadership for the Advanced Technology and Machinery (ATM) Division’s international trade and industry competitiveness research and analysis. The role covers products such as transportation equipment, machinery, and information technology equipment. The incumbent provides expert advice based on current qualitative and quantitative information, applies best practices in research and analysis, and briefs senior Commission officials on Division activities and work products.

The position represents the agency before other federal agencies and stakeholders, as required, to secure cooperation, develop and negotiate cooperative agreements, and collaborate on special projects. It also contributes to agency-wide initiatives, including strategic planning, human capital planning, performance management, and setting research priorities related to ATM products and international trade.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or, as applicable, a two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for applicable male applicants.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level, obtained in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate experience in at least four of six 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 performance and staff development; reviewing staff written and statistical products for quality control and making decisions about program outputs and functions; or representing an agency before other federal agencies and stakeholders to secure cooperation, negotiate agreements, and collaborate on special projects.
• Education cannot substitute for experience at the GS-15 level; education must be combined with the required specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead Division staff in collecting and estimating relevant, sometimes sensitive, industry data related to advanced technology and machinery.
• Oversee the compilation, analysis, and publication of periodic or special reports and briefing materials.
• Provide statistical data, information, and analysis on imports, exports, non-tariff measures, production, and other international trade matters relating to ATM products.
• Work with project and program leaders throughout the agency to achieve Commission goals.
• Provide direction and intellectual leadership for the Division’s research agenda on trade and competitiveness issues.
• Review written and statistical products prepared by Division staff for quality control and assist the Commission in making critical decisions regarding 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 on agency agenda items, personnel performance, human capital projects, process analysis and improvement, and other programmatic and administrative 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.
• 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 such as strategic planning, human capital planning, and performance management.
• Contribute to setting Commission research priorities concerning advanced technology and machinery products and international trade.
• Brief senior-level Commission officials on Division activities and work products.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific eligibility and 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