U.S. International Trade Commission
Supervisory International Trade Analyst
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Summary
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.
Major Duties
The incumbent is primarily responsible for developing and implementing the Commission's 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 Division's 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.
Required Documents
To receive consideration, you must complete the self-assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified below by 1. Resume: Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. 2. Occupational questionnaire: A completed job-specific questionnaire should be submitted through your Application Manager account. 3. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles.You must submit the following documents: a copy of your agency notice; a copy of your most recent performance rating; and a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location 4. Cover Letter. This is optional. 5. Special hiring authority applicants. If you are applying under the special appointing authority such as those authorized for the severely disabled (Schedule A) or Vietnam era and disabled veterans (VRA), you will be asked to submit documents showing eligibility to non-competitively apply under Merit Assignment announcements. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking on your application. For more info on non-competitive appointments and supporting documents, please visit Federal Employment of People with Disabilities or Feds Hire Vets - Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans. 6. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) documentation: Must submit their Member Copy 4 DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service. 7. 30% Disabled Veterans must submit their Member Copy 4 DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service, and VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR documentation of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. 8. SF-50. Current and former federal employees must submit a copy of an SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," which documents your highest permanent grade/step/salary held. Award SF-50s typically don't contain your grade/step/salary. 9. Due Weight: Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award. 10. Performance Appraisal. If you are a current or former federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months. If you do not have one, you must submit a statement. 11. Transcripts: (for Individual Occupational Requirements and/or Substitution of Education for specialized experience): You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts for verification of the education requirements. Unofficial copies are acceptable, however, if selected you will be required to furnish official transcripts. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above educational requirements. Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - US Department of Education. Another listing of services that an perform this evaluation is available at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/29/2026 to receive consideration. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.