An independent Federal agency, the U.S. International Commission provides the President and Congress with high quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff and competitiveness issues; hears and decides import injury cases and publishes the United States' tariff schedule. You will find a working environment throughout the Commission that is dedicated to the development of your technical skills and a commitment to provide balance between your work and personal life.
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. This occupation has a positive education and specialized experience requirement. Specifics are detailed below: Basic Education requirement for all applicants: Possession of bachelor's or higher degree in Economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus. You are required to submit a copy of your transcript(s) to verify this requirement. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. To qualify for the International Economist position, applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of full-time experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service (or comparable level of experience from outside the Federal service) to meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the International Economist, GS-11, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service that includes: 1) Collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data from primary and official data sources; 2) Experience with survey-based data collections, including developing questionnaires to gather information from first party sources; 3) Creating detailed research reports and presentations to share findings, including presentations to teammates and reviewers; and 4) Proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools. OR Have completed 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. To qualify for the International Economist, GS-12, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service that includes: 1) Collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data from primary and official data sources; 2) Experience with survey-based data collections, including developing questionnaires to gather information from first party sources; 3) Creating detailed research reports and presentations to share findings, including presentations to internal stakeholders and management; and 4) Utilizing Excel and other data analysis tools to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into understandable insights for non-technical stakeholders. To qualify for the International Economist, GS-13, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service that includes: 1) Collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data from primary and official data sources; 2) Leading survey-based data collections, including developing questionnaires to gather information from first party sources and identifying and correcting errors in responses; 3) Creating detailed research reports and presentations to share findings, including presentations to external stakeholders; 4) Utilizing Excel and other data analysis tools to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into understandable insights for non-technical stakeholders; and 5) Providing technical guidance on the above to lower-grade and peer economists. Both specialized experience and/or the substitution of education for experience, must have required an in-depth understanding of international economic principles and theories, such as the interplay of economic forces of goods and services across international borders, matters of trade policy, and product or industry competitiveness. 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.
This position is located in the Office of Operations, Office of Economics, Applied Economics Division of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). Economists in this division analyze the conditions of competition and pricing in U.S. industries to help determine whether they are injured by foreign imports. This position will provide economic expertise in support of the Office of Economics, Applied Economics Division. Expertise in examining the impacts of dumped or subsidized imports is desirable. We are looking for an individual with strong economic research and analytical skills who is comfortable working in a team environment and who has demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills. Key to the traits for success in this organization is an individual who develops networks and alliances and has demonstrated interpersonal skills that show understanding, courtesy, tact and empathy towards others. As an International Economist, you will perform the following major duties: Identify, collect, and analyze data and information necessary to satisfy the legal requirements related to import injury investigations, in general, and issues specific to each investigation. Compile large and detailed reports, qualitative and quantitative data sets, and information. Establish work relationships with agency staff and external parties in order to place the collected information in context. Prepare written reports, economic data compilation and analysis, and international trade-related research for reports, studies, and other Commission work products.