Senior Trade Policy Advisor

Commerce, International Trade Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Commerce, International Trade Administration in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Trade Policy Analyst to advise on complex trade policy, enforcement, and program matters within ITA/DAS/E&C. The federal position offers a pay range of $169,279–$197,200 per year, with telework eligibility, and requires a Top Secret clearance.

It may be filled under the Fed Transition hiring path for full-time service. Applications close on 2026-10-07, and the role is located in the Department of Commerce in the

Qualifications

• There is no positive education requirement for this position.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• This position is with Commerce, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
• This position is eligible for telework.
• This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
• Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert-level policy advice to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) on complex trade policy, trade enforcement, and program matters.
• Leads and manages special and sensitive trade enforcement initiatives and projects on behalf of the DAS.
• Provides policy and strategic advice and coordinates with other federal agencies and external stakeholders on complex and sensitive trade issues.
• Directs research, analysis, and development of briefing materials and recommendations for senior officials.
• Provides leadership in developing and implementing programs, projects, and initiatives that advance organizational priorities and strategic objectives.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commerce, International Trade Administration
• Department: Department of Commerce
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This vacancy is to fill a Senior Trade Policy Analyst position, within the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Enforcement & Compliance (ITA/DAS/E&C).

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Trade Policy Advisor, you will perform the following duties: Provides expert-level policy advice to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) on complex trade policy, trade enforcement, and program matters. Leads and manages special and sensitive trade enforcement initiatives and projects on behalf of the DAS. Provides policy and strategic advice and coordinates with other federal agencies and external stakeholders on complex and sensitive trade issues.

Directs research, analysis, and development of briefing materials and recommendations for senior officials. Provides leadership in developing and implementing programs, projects, and initiatives that advance organizational priorities and strategic objectives.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Senior Trade Policy Advisor GS-1101-15, full performance level, GS-14 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience. This position is also advertised under ITA-EC-ST-26-13078627, which is open to Merit Promotion eligible applicants.

Requirements & Education

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commerce, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.