Import Policy Analyst (Public Notice Flyer/Schedule A)
U.S. Department of Commerce
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This vacancy is for an Import Policy Analyst (Public Notice Flyer/Schedule A) in the International Trade Administration (ITA) within the Department of Commerce.
- This Public Notice Flyer is open only to individuals who are eligible under 213.3102 (u).
- Non-competitive appointments may be made in any of the ITA Hiring Offices.
Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
10/28/2024 to 01/13/2025
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Salary
$68,405 - $153,354 per year
Salary includes locality rate for the Washington, D.C., area
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Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 13
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Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
13
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Financial disclosure
Yes
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
ITA-OCFAO-DE-25-12591019
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Control number
816185300
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Individuals with disabilities
Clarification from the agency
Schedule A Eligible Candidates / Individuals with a disability who are eligible under hiring authority 213.3102(u).
Duties
As a Import Policy Analyst (Public Notice Flyer/Schedule A), you will perform the following duties:
- Conduct research and analysis on foreign investment or trade issues of U.S. competitiveness in a global context to facilitate the Department's position on various cases.
- Prepare written briefings and transaction clearance materials for Senior Officials.
- Provide recommendations in briefings to Stakeholder and Senior Officials on an as-needed basis.
- Coordinate internal and external reviews of assigned transactions, leveraging the breadth of technical expertise available across Commerce.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/)
- If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- Drug Test Required: Yes
- License required: No
- Pre-employment physical required: No
- Bargaining Unit Position: No
- Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes
- Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense will not be paid.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Specialized experience to qualify at the GS-9 level: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Experience researching information.
- Experience using data to create reports related to business and industry.
- Experience tracking the progress of documents and/or action items and performing follow-up to ensure completion.
SUBSTITUTION OF THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D., in a related field.
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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be considered. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant at the grade level.
Specialized experience to qualify at the GS-11 level: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Experience researching business and financial information, analyzing the findings and making inferences from the findings.
- Experience creating datasets and technical reports related to business and industry.
- Experience tracking the progress of documents and/or action items and performing follow-up to ensure completion.
SUBSTITUTION OF THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D., in a related field.
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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be considered. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant at the grade level.
Specialized experience to qualify at the GS-12 level: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Experience analyzing issues affecting business or foreign investment or trade issues affecting U.S. industry competitiveness and reporting on findings.
- Experience coordinating large datasets and creating reports to track the progress of related work.
- Experience briefing a wide variety of stakeholders on findings.
- Experience conducting analytical work that addresses any of the following: U.S. business exports, reverse investment facilitation or trade development initiatives in key industries and world regions.
- Experience performing research, analysis and making recommendations on findings.
- Experience developing and disseminating business and industry related information to senior-level stakeholders.
Education
See Qualifications Above.
Additional information
This public notice is to gather applications for current and future vacancies that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
See 'Qualifications' Section.
The competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job are:
- Foreign Market Research
- Business and Industry
- Planning and Evaluating
- Communication
Required Documents
See 'How to Apply' Section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
RESUME AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
All resumes and supporting documentation must be sent to: ITARecruitment@trade.gov.
You must submit college transcripts, if substituting education for experience at either the GS-9 or GS-11 level.
The positions will be located in the Department of Commerce, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Washington, DC.
Subject line of the email should read as: "Schedule A Application- Import Policy Analyst-ITA-[Last Name]"
Agency contact information
- DMelton@doc.gov
- Address
- International Trade Administration
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
US
Next steps
Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview.
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