International Trade Analyst (Chemist)

Join our team as an International Trade Specialist/Analyst, contributing to trade policy and economic analysis across various industries. We are seeking professionals at multiple experience levels (GS-09 to GS-14).

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Analyze international trade dynamics, including goods, services, and economic factors.
• Interpret and apply U.S. trade laws, agreements, and policies.
• Collect, process, and analyze complex commodity and trade data.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports and presentations on trade topics.
• Plan, design, and lead trade-related projects and studies.
• *Qualifications by Level:**
• *GS-09:**
• One year of specialized experience (GS-7 equivalent) in international trade, economic factors, data analysis, or U.S. trade laws.
• **or** A Master's/equivalent graduate degree (or 2 years progressively higher-level education) in fields like chemistry, economics, international law, or related areas.
• *GS-11:**
• One year of specialized experience (GS-9 equivalent) **or** a Ph.D./equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Specialized experience must include at least **one** of the following areas, with a focus on the **chemicals industry**:

* Knowledge of trade laws, regulations, market conditions, and competitiveness factors. * Economic and trade data collection, processing, and manipulation. * Preparing complex written materials for editorial/technical review. * Planning, designing, carrying out, and leading team projects.

• *GS-12:**
• One year of specialized experience (GS-11 equivalent) demonstrating proficiency in at least **two** of the GS-11 specialized experience areas, with a focus on the **chemicals industry**.
• *GS-13:**
• One year of specialized experience (GS-12 equivalent) demonstrating proficiency in at least **three** of the GS-11 specialized experience areas, with a focus on the **chemicals industry**.
• *GS-14:**
• One year of specialized experience (GS-13 equivalent) demonstrating proficiency in **all four** of the GS-11 specialized experience areas, with a specific focus on the **textile and apparel industries**.
• *General Note:** Qualifying experience includes both paid and unpaid work; volunteer efforts are valued.