As an International Trade Analyst assigned to textiles and apparel, you will independently perform research, analysis, and project management, which address mission elements critical to agency objectives; provide technical guidance on the most appropriate methods of analysis regarding international trade and competitiveness of assigned industries; serve as a member of panels and special studies; and furnish advice relative to the commodities and industries supported.
The ideal candidate is inquisitive, shows initiative, and possesses the skills to obtain and analyze a broad range of industry-specific trade and related information from U.S. and foreign producers of textile and apparel products, U.S. importers, U.S. purchasers, trade associations, and other sources.
Such a candidate (1) demonstrates an ability and desire to conduct extensive primary and secondary research on a wide range of textile and apparel products, industries, markets, and trade impediments; (2) is skilled at resolving trade and industry data issues for textile and apparel products; (3) has excellent interpersonal skills and is comfortable working in a team environment and communicating with high level industry and government officials; (4) excels in both written and oral communication; (5) possesses a firm grasp of microeconomic, macroeconomic, and international trade and finance concepts, particularly those relating to textiles and apparel; (6) demonstrates practical knowledge of quantitative methods of analysis; (7) has knowledge of international trade rules and laws, particularly those relating to textiles and apparel; and (8) has proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
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-09 level, you must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at, or equivalent to, the GS-7 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized Experience that demonstrated the ability to perform the functions of the position to be filled and that provided requisite knowledge of any of the following.(i) The production of goods and services in international trade.(ii)The technical and economic factors influencing international trade and competitiveness.(iii) Commodity and trade data collection methods and analytical techniques.(iv) U.S. trade laws, agreements, and policies regulating international commerce.
OR
Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B., or J.D., if related. You must submit a copy of your transcript to show you meet this requirement.
To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at, or equivalent to, the GS-9 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized experience would include 1 or more of: (i) as related to textile and apparel industries, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, and a demonstration of oral communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team.
OR
Substitution for Experience: Possession of a PhD. or equivalent doctoral degree in international trade, international relations, economics, business, finance, or other trade related field is fully qualifying at the GS-11 level.
To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at, or equivalent to, the GS-11 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized experience would include 2 or more of: (i) as related to textile and apparel industries, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, and a demonstration of oral communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team.
To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at, or equivalent to, the GS-12 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized experience would include 3 or more of: (i) as related to textile and apparel industries, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, and a demonstration of oral communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team.
Education
GS-9: To substitute education for specialized experience, you must possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree or2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; or you may combine specialized experience and graduate level education which totals at least 100 percent. (school transcript required by closing date)
GS-11: To substitute education for specialized experience, you must possess of a PhD. or equivalent doctoral degree in international trade, international relations, economics, business, finance, or other trade related field is fully qualifying at the GS-11 level.
At the GS-12 level: There is no substitution of education for experience.
At the GS-13 level: There is no substitution of education for experience.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
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