Supervisory International Trade Analyst
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent Federal agency that provides the President and Congress with high-quality analysis and technical support on international trade tariff and competitiveness issues; investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
The incumbent is primarily responsible for developing and implementing the Commissions mission by providing direction and leadership in the management of international trade and industry competitiveness research and analysis for the Advanced Technology and Machinery (ATM) Division and its products (e.g. transportation equipment machinery and information technology equipment).
The incumbent provides expert advice and counsel based upon latest qualitative and quantitative information about advanced technology and machinery products and applies best practices in the research and analysis of international trade and industry competitiveness.
The incumbent often briefs senior-level officials of the Commission on Division activities and work products. The incumbent represents the agency when required before other federal agencies and stakeholders for the purpose of securing cooperation developing and negotiating cooperative agreements and collaboration on special projects. As assigned the incumbent contributes to agency-wide initiatives and projects including but not limited to management issues such as strategic planning human capital planning and performance management. The incumbent also contributes to the setting of Commission research priorities with respect to advanced technology and machinery products and international trade. More specifically the incumbent:
- Supervises and leads efforts by Division staff to collect and estimate relevant and often sensitive industry data related to advanced technology and machinery; compile analyze and publish periodic or special reports and briefing materials; provide statistical data information and analysis on imports exports non-tariff measures and production as well as other international trade matters relating to ATM products.
- Works with project and program leaders throughout the agency to achieve Commission goals.
- Provides direction and intellectual leadership for the Divisions research agenda on trade and competitiveness issues.
- Reviews written and statistical products prepared by Division staff for quality control purposes and assists the Commission in making critical decisions regarding program outputs and functions.
- Participates in ad-hoc focus groups planning groups staff meetings and special confidential meetings to ensure information provided to the Commission/stakeholders is current and relevant to organizational functions.
- Participates and serves as a member of and contributes substantively to agency-wide committees working groups; addressing agency agenda; personnel performance; human capital projects; process analysis and improvement; and other programmatic and administrative initiatives.
- Represents the Commission and senior management at professional meetings hearings seminars and serves as representative of other programs applicable to international trade in ATM products.
- Leads Division staff in preparing and responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders (e.g. chairman commissioners attorneys congressional staff executive branch media and public) and develops and maintains cooperative working relationships both within and outside the Commission.
- You must be a U.S. citizen or national
- You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period
- You are required to register for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/03/59
- You will be required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application resume or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience education and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge skills and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position.
To qualify at the GS-15 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience obtained in the private or public sector that is equivalent to the GS-14 level. Your experience must demonstrate experience in four of the following six areas: (a) Developing proposals for individual studies and/or research assignments related to analyzing trade and industry competitiveness which required planning assembly of information analysis and evaluation conclusions and report preparation; (b) Oversight of project teams performing research or analysis with responsibility for determining methods and scope for accomplishing tasks; (c) Recognizing and evaluating factors in domestic and foreign supply and demand including regulatory and standards matters to draw rational inferences based on research findings; (d) Plans distributes coordinates and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected utilized and developed and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner; (e) Reviewing written and statistical products prepared by staff for quality control purposes and making critical decisions regarding program outputs and functions; and (f) Representing the agency when required before other federal agencies and stakeholders for the purpose of securing cooperation developing and negotiating cooperative agreements and collaboration on special projects.
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade 15 level. Your education must be combined with specialized experience as listed above.
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade 15 level. Your education must be combined with specialized experience as listed above.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period (competitive service) or a two-year trial period (excepted service) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs are available to federal employees that qualify. Those eligible for these programs are granted special priority selection rights. To be considered you must be deemed well-qualified by receiving a score of 85 or higher. If you are a federal employee claiming CTAP/ICTAP you must provide the documents listed under the Required Documents section to verify your eligibility. Also you must indicate in your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For additional information regarding CTAP/ICTAP please visit: Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service or are exempt under Selective Service regulations. For additional information concerning Selective Service requirements please visit disabled persons program information: page to fax paper application - OPM Form 1203fx: questionnaire: : ID number: DEJLM
Reasonable accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis. Verification of information: Any information claimed on your resume and in application materials such as education credentials employment history etc. will be verified as part of the security clearance process.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager
