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 proceedings involving imports alleged to injure domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

The incumbent directs and leads international trade and industry competitiveness research and analysis for the Advanced Technology and Machinery (ATM) Division, covering products such as transportation equipment, machinery, and information technology equipment. The role provides expert advice based on qualitative and quantitative information, applies best practices in research and analysis, and briefs senior Commission officials on Division activities and products. The incumbent may represent the agency before other federal agencies and stakeholders, support cooperation and collaborative projects, contribute to agency-wide management initiatives, and help set research priorities related to ATM products and international trade.

The position leads staff efforts to collect and estimate relevant industry data; prepare reports and briefing materials; and provide statistical data and analysis on imports, exports, non-tariff measures, production, and other international trade matters. It provides intellectual leadership for the Division's research agenda, reviews staff work for quality, and participates in agency-wide committees, planning groups, and initiatives. The incumbent represents the Commission at professional meetings, hearings, and seminars, and leads responses to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders while maintaining cooperative working relationships.

The position is at the GS-15 level. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level, meeting at least four of six specified experience areas. Education cannot substitute for experience. Employment is contingent on meeting federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship or nationality, applicable Selective Service registration, a background investigation and fingerprint check, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. A probationary or trial period applies.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or national.
• At least one year of specialized experience obtained in the private or public sector equivalent to the GS-14 level.
• Specialized experience must include at least four of the following six areas: developing proposals for studies or research assignments related to trade and industry competitiveness analysis, including planning, information assembly, analysis, evaluation, conclusions, and report preparation; overseeing research or analysis project teams and determining methods and scope; recognizing and evaluating domestic and foreign supply and demand factors, including regulatory and standards matters, and drawing conclusions from research; planning, distributing, coordinating, and monitoring others' work, evaluating performance, providing feedback, and ensuring staff are properly selected, utilized, developed, and treated fairly; reviewing staff written and statistical products for quality and making critical program decisions; representing an agency before other federal agencies and stakeholders to secure cooperation, negotiate cooperative agreements, and collaborate on special projects.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date and clearly identify the relevant experience, education, and other qualifications in the application materials.
• There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-15 level; education must be combined with the required specialized experience.
• Pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Register for Selective Service if a male born after December 3, 1959, subject to applicable requirements.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or, as applicable, a two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead international trade and industry competitiveness research and analysis for the Advanced Technology and Machinery Division.
• Provide expert advice and counsel based on current qualitative and quantitative information about advanced technology and machinery products.
• Brief senior 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 related to advanced technology and machinery products and international trade.
• Supervise staff efforts to collect and estimate relevant, sometimes sensitive, industry data; compile, analyze, and publish reports and briefing materials; and provide 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 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 with 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 programmatic and administrative initiatives.
• Represent the Commission and senior management at professional meetings, hearings, and seminars.
• Lead Division staff in preparing and responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, and develop and maintain cooperative working relationships within and outside the Commission.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; 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