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 occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified below by 10/30/2026 1. Resume: Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) 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. We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. 2. Occupational questionnaire: A completed job-specific occupational questionnaire should be submitted through your Application Manager account. 3. Veterans' Preference: If claiming veterans' preference, you must indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. A. For 5-point veterans' preference, you must provide: a copy of your DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge which shows the type of discharge and dates of active duty (Member 4 copy preferred). B. If you are currently on active duty, to receive 5-point preference you must provide an official statement of service from your command/unit which states: - your branch of service; - period(s) of service; - campaign medals or expeditionary medals earned; - expected discharge type and date; and - date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave If you supply a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD 214 prior to your appointment with our agency. C. To receive 10-point veterans' preference, you must provide: -any documentation required by this form to support your claim. If we cannot verify your 10-point preference status, you will receive 5-point preference if you meet the requirements. You can obtain an SF-15 through this link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/standard-forms/. To access to your DD 214 online, please visit: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/. 4. 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. 5. Education Documentation: 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. 6. Cover Letter. This is optional.
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 10/30/2026 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. 3. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. 4. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. The Vacancy ID is 13094440