Senior Trade Policy Advisor

US Commerce, International Trade Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Enforcement & Compliance, seeks a Senior Trade Policy Analyst to lead policy analysis and advisory work on complex international trade and enforcement issues. Candidates should have demonstrated experience analyzing policy, drafting executive-level products, and leading cross-organizational initiatives to advance strategic objectives.

This is a Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience includes policy analysis, drafting executive-level work products, and leading complex cross-organizational initiatives.

Skills

Policy analysis

Executive-level writing

Project leadership

Job description

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).

Specialized Experience Requirement:

To qualify at the GS-15 grade-level, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Providing policy analysis, advice, and recommendations to senior leaders, clients, or other stakeholders on complex international trade, trade policy, or trade enforcement issues;
• Researching and drafting executive-level work product related international trade, trade policy, or trade enforcement issues, including but not limited to policy analyses, correspondence, or other products addressing complex or sensitive policy issues; and
• Serving in a leadership role for complex projects or initiatives involving multiple organizations and stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives, including but not limited to international trade, trade policy, or trade enforcement actions.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series

Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.