Supervisory International Trade Analyst

To qualify for this GS-15 position, candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. This experience should demonstrate a normal level of progression and senior-level knowledge within the occupation.

Required specialized experience must include specific experience in at least four of the following six areas:

• Developing proposals for individual studies and/or research assignments focused on analyzing trade and industry competitiveness, encompassing planning, information assembly, analysis, evaluation, conclusions, and report preparation.
• Oversight of project teams conducting research or analysis, including determining methods and scope for task accomplishment.
• Recognizing and evaluating factors in domestic and foreign supply and demand, including regulatory and standards matters, to draw rational inferences based on research findings.
• Planning, distributing, coordinating, and monitoring work assignments of others; evaluating work performance and providing feedback; ensuring appropriate staff selection, utilization, development, and fair treatment.
• Reviewing written and statistical products prepared by staff for quality control purposes and making critical decisions regarding program outputs and functions.
• Representing the agency before other federal agencies and stakeholders to secure cooperation, develop and negotiate cooperative agreements, and collaborate on special projects.

Both paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, will be credited towards qualifying experience.