Summary This position is located in the Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements. Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of Operations, Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements, United States International Trade Commission (USITC). As an International Trade Analyst, you will serve as a technical expert supporting the Commission's efforts relating to the Trade Agreements Program. In that role, among other duties, the ITA analyzes trade agreements to international trade and prepares detailed lists of commitments, including developing tables of staged tariff reductions. In addition, the ITA analyzes adjustment assistance programs, such as the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), and provides technical support to other federal agencies for such programs. The ITA works with other offices to develop trade data bases for use in support of the Trade Agreements Program, monitoring compliance with trade agreement concessions and informing international organizations of tariff concessions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates: knowledge sufficient to serve as a recognized technical authority in international trade and interact with outside organizations and stakeholders on these topics; strong verbal skills and writing ability, sufficient to speak and write convincingly to diverse audiences; knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States; knowledge of the Generalized System of Preferences program and corresponding statutes and practices; familiarity with principles, concepts, and methods relating to laws and practices of the United States and foreign countries in international trade, as well as national and international product nomenclature systems for tariffs in order to analyze a wide range of different situations and recommend sound actions. To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates: knowledge sufficient to serve as a recognized technical authority in international trade and act as an authoritative spokesperson to outside organizations and stakeholders; strong verbal skills and writing ability, sufficient to speak and write convincingly to diverse audiences; knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States; knowledge of the Generalized System of Preferences program and corresponding statutes and practices; knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods relating to laws and practices of the United States and foreign countries in international trade, as well as national and international product nomenclature systems for tariffs in order to independently analyze a wide range of different situations and recommend sound actions. 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. Education While there is no education requirement for this, position per se, the ideal and most successful candidate should possess a professional body of knowledge related to this position. This would typically be obtained by possession of a Bachelor's degree, Masters degree or higher in the fields of international trade/relations, or other fields directly related to the requirements of the position. A copy of your transcript(s) is appreciated to maximize your evaluation in this area. Additional Information Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs are available to federal employees that qualify. Those eligible for these programs are granted special priority selection rights. To be considered, you must be deemed well-qualified by receiving a score of 85 or higher. If you are a federal employee claiming CTAP/ICTAP, you must provide the documents listed under the Required Documents section to verify your eligibility. Also, you must indicate in your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For additional information regarding CTAP/ICTAP, please visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service or are exempt under Selective Service regulations. For additional information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/. Severely disabled persons program information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/hiring/ Cover page to fax paper application - OPM Form 1203fx: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/forms/opm1203fx.pdf Self-assessment questionnaire: : https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12276192 Vacancy ID number: DE-24-021-SP Reasonable accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis. Verification of information: Any information claimed on your resume and in application materials, such as education, credentials, employment history, etc., will be verified as part of the security clearance process.