Supervisory International Trade Compliance Analyst

Commerce, International Trade Administration • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is in the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Enforcement & Compliance, and serves as the AD/CVD Operations Office Director. The role oversees the administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) programs, including investigations, reviews, policy development, and the collection of duties on covered imports.

The position supervises employees and directs program work, including setting priorities and schedules, assigning work, evaluating performance, providing guidance and training, developing performance standards, and reviewing the quality and timeliness of work. The analyst advises the Deputy Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations, participates in policy panels and groups, and may represent the United States on delegations and negotiating teams or deliver briefings, speeches, and papers at professional gatherings.

This is a GS-15 position. There is no positive education requirement. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. The position requires U.S. citizenship, eligibility to obtain and maintain a secret-level security clearance, and successful completion of a background investigation. It is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. A supervisory probationary period may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret-level security clearance and successfully pass a background investigation.
• One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience applying technical knowledge of AD/CVD programs or related international trade enforcement activities to evaluate program issues and contribute to program oversight.
• Specialized experience developing or recommending policies or courses of action, advising decision-makers, and communicating or advocating positions with stakeholders to build support or address competing interests.
• Specialized experience leading employees, projects, programs, or other work activities to achieve organizational objectives.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Completion of pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing thereafter.
• If conditionally offered employment, completion and certification of an Optional Form 306.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze petitions alleging unfair trading practices submitted by domestic manufacturers, producers, and trade associations.
• Conduct AD/CVD investigations into the practices of foreign businesses and governments.
• Issue orders imposing offsetting duties when dumping or subsidization and injury are found.
• Conduct administrative and sunset reviews of existing and new AD/CVD orders.
• Recommend revocation, termination, or extension of existing AD/CVD orders.
• Prepare instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding collection of duties on outstanding orders.
• Formulate, develop, implement, and assess the effectiveness of Enforcement & Compliance policies related to AD/CVD enforcement.
• Plan and prioritize subordinate work, set short-term priorities, prepare schedules, and assign work based on complexity and employee capabilities.
• Evaluate subordinate performance; provide advice, counseling, and instruction on work and administrative matters; and identify, provide, or arrange training and development.
• Improve work production and quality, develop performance standards, and review employee and program accomplishments for quality, quantity, applicability, and timeliness.
• Accept, amend, or reject work and ensure methods and technical recommendations appropriately support program objectives.
• Advise or make recommendations to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations and serve on panels and groups addressing critical policy issues.
• Participate in U.S. Government delegations, negotiating teams, and other groups dealing with AD/CVD issues.
• Represent the agency by delivering briefings, speeches, and papers at seminars and other gatherings, as needed.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; 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