Trade and Industry Analyst (DEU)
Company Name:
Department Of Commerce
All qualified United States citizens. Full-time, Permanent Competitive Service: Career or Career Conditional The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration (EA) regulates exports and reexports through a licensing system set forth in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). United States national security and foreign policy interests are safeguarded through EA's administration of export control laws relating to dual-use items. At the same time, EA seeks to reduce the regulatory burdens impeding international marketing which will aid in the economic growth of the United States. EA also has a leadership role in a range of high priority programs that involve international competitiveness and defense industrial base.
This Office of Technology Evaluation (OTE) is the focal point within BIS for analyzing the impact of export controls on U.S. competitiveness and the capabilities of the U.S. industrial base to support the national defense. OTE works to maintain and enhance national and economic security by: conducting primary research and analysis on critical technologies and defense-related industrial sectors; gauging the effectiveness of the dual-use export control system on U.S. economic interests; investigating the effects of imports on national security; analyzing foreign availability of critical products and technologies; determining if measures are needed to protect the U.S. economy from supply shortages; and administering Technical Advisory Committees.
This position is located in the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration (EA), Office of Technology Evaluation(OTE).
The incumbent is responsible for assisting senior personnel with continuing business/industry programs and functions and/or for handling routine work of the organization independently.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN CONCURRENT CONSIDERATION UNDER THE MERIT ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES (MAP), YOU MAY ALSO APPLY UNDER VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: BIS-OASEA-2014-0009 Must be a United States Citizen. Must be suitable for Federal employment. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable ( ). Selectee must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance. A one-year probationary/trial period may be required. Relocation expenses are NOT authorized.
Independently handles conventional and/or moderately complex portions of larger business and industry functions.
Participates as a member of study or project teams analyzing private sector business/industry operations.
Assists in discharge of agency oversight and regulatory responsibilities.
Attends meetings, conferences or other events for developmental purposes.
Assists senior specialists in execution of agency programs and operations.
Substitution of Education for
Experience:
For the GS-09, you may substitute a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.
Substitution of Education for
Experience: For GS-11 level: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. If you wish to substitute education for specialized experience, you must fax in a copy of your college transcript (official or unofficial) from an accredited education institution for verification.
This position requires proof of higher education, your academic institution must be fully accredited by the Department of Education. You may click on the link above to ensure your education is listed as an accredited education institution. TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED. FAILURE TO PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION. U.S. Citizenship: You will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Selective Service System: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System or have an exemption. If selected, confirmation of registration status is required.
Position Requirements: Applicants must meet requirements by MIDNIGHT EASTERN STANDARD TIME on the closing date of this announcement. Security Clearance: This position requires a secret security clearance. Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the Selectee can be placed in the position. Urinalysis Screening: : This position may require that you submit to a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use, prior to appointment.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) and place you in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are gold, silver, and bronze. However, your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Candidates placed in the gold category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold) depending on the position and grade level of the job.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
Ability to use data analysis software programs to organize, analyze and interpret multiple lines of data.
Ability to collect and analyze international trade, industry, and economic data and to measure compliance data.
Ability to work with internal and external customers to discuss international trade and security policy developments and provide written summaries of research and analysis.
Ability to respond orally to inquiries and offer additional information to respondents; participate in group discussions and deliver presentations and speeches.
Ability to conduct independent research on specific topics, synthesize information from a wide array of sources.
Ability to provide written responses and explain difficult and abstract ideas; and to develop procedural instructions for a project.
For more information on category rating, please go /@doc/@cfoasa/@ohrm/documents/content/prod01_009474.pdf
To preview questions please click here. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level you must meet the basic requirements and possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade GS-07 in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience assisting in preparing formal presentations and written reports regarding trade issues, economic policy, and export controls; experience using software programs to analyze large data sets and to report findings; experience assisting in the development of written guidance and/or training materials for interagency partners, industry, and/or other stakeholders regarding export control regulations and best practices.
To qualify for the GS-11 grade level you must meet the basic requirements and possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade GS-09 in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience independently preparing formal presentations and written reports regarding trade issues, economic policy, and export controls; experience using software programs to collect, organize, and analyze large amounts of data drawn from a variety of sources and to report findings; and experience developing written guidance and/or training materials for interagency partners, industry, and/or other stakeholders regarding export control regulations and best practices.
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.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at . To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at / and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by phone at . The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. For instructions on submitting your application in another format, please contact: Sherry Cox, Human Resources Assistant at or email at .
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional . Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire.
Veterans' Preference documentation . Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to:
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation , if applicable (see other information).
Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to for more information.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - . You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application.
Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at and clicking on Track Your Online Application. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: . ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: 1. A copy of your specific RIF notice, written notice of your expected separation or other documentation of priority consideration status; 2. A copy of your latest SF-50 - noting current position, grade level, and duty location; 3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and 4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
The following links provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities:
1. 30% or more disabled veteran -
2. ICTAP - /
!benefits.hms?orgId=7&jnum;=100981Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Commerce
All qualified United States citizens. Full-time, Permanent Competitive Service: Career or Career Conditional The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration (EA) regulates exports and reexports through a licensing system set forth in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). United States national security and foreign policy interests are safeguarded through EA's administration of export control laws relating to dual-use items. At the same time, EA seeks to reduce the regulatory burdens impeding international marketing which will aid in the economic growth of the United States. EA also has a leadership role in a range of high priority programs that involve international competitiveness and defense industrial base.
This Office of Technology Evaluation (OTE) is the focal point within BIS for analyzing the impact of export controls on U.S. competitiveness and the capabilities of the U.S. industrial base to support the national defense. OTE works to maintain and enhance national and economic security by: conducting primary research and analysis on critical technologies and defense-related industrial sectors; gauging the effectiveness of the dual-use export control system on U.S. economic interests; investigating the effects of imports on national security; analyzing foreign availability of critical products and technologies; determining if measures are needed to protect the U.S. economy from supply shortages; and administering Technical Advisory Committees.
This position is located in the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration (EA), Office of Technology Evaluation(OTE).
The incumbent is responsible for assisting senior personnel with continuing business/industry programs and functions and/or for handling routine work of the organization independently.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN CONCURRENT CONSIDERATION UNDER THE MERIT ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES (MAP), YOU MAY ALSO APPLY UNDER VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: BIS-OASEA-2014-0009 Must be a United States Citizen. Must be suitable for Federal employment. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable ( ). Selectee must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance. A one-year probationary/trial period may be required. Relocation expenses are NOT authorized.
Independently handles conventional and/or moderately complex portions of larger business and industry functions.
Participates as a member of study or project teams analyzing private sector business/industry operations.
Assists in discharge of agency oversight and regulatory responsibilities.
Attends meetings, conferences or other events for developmental purposes.
Assists senior specialists in execution of agency programs and operations.
Substitution of Education for
Experience:
For the GS-09, you may substitute a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.
Substitution of Education for
Experience: For GS-11 level: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. If you wish to substitute education for specialized experience, you must fax in a copy of your college transcript (official or unofficial) from an accredited education institution for verification.
This position requires proof of higher education, your academic institution must be fully accredited by the Department of Education. You may click on the link above to ensure your education is listed as an accredited education institution. TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED. FAILURE TO PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION. U.S. Citizenship: You will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Selective Service System: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System or have an exemption. If selected, confirmation of registration status is required.
Position Requirements: Applicants must meet requirements by MIDNIGHT EASTERN STANDARD TIME on the closing date of this announcement. Security Clearance: This position requires a secret security clearance. Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the Selectee can be placed in the position. Urinalysis Screening: : This position may require that you submit to a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use, prior to appointment.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) and place you in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are gold, silver, and bronze. However, your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Candidates placed in the gold category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold) depending on the position and grade level of the job.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
Ability to use data analysis software programs to organize, analyze and interpret multiple lines of data.
Ability to collect and analyze international trade, industry, and economic data and to measure compliance data.
Ability to work with internal and external customers to discuss international trade and security policy developments and provide written summaries of research and analysis.
Ability to respond orally to inquiries and offer additional information to respondents; participate in group discussions and deliver presentations and speeches.
Ability to conduct independent research on specific topics, synthesize information from a wide array of sources.
Ability to provide written responses and explain difficult and abstract ideas; and to develop procedural instructions for a project.
For more information on category rating, please go /@doc/@cfoasa/@ohrm/documents/content/prod01_009474.pdf
To preview questions please click here. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level you must meet the basic requirements and possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade GS-07 in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience assisting in preparing formal presentations and written reports regarding trade issues, economic policy, and export controls; experience using software programs to analyze large data sets and to report findings; experience assisting in the development of written guidance and/or training materials for interagency partners, industry, and/or other stakeholders regarding export control regulations and best practices.
To qualify for the GS-11 grade level you must meet the basic requirements and possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade GS-09 in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience independently preparing formal presentations and written reports regarding trade issues, economic policy, and export controls; experience using software programs to collect, organize, and analyze large amounts of data drawn from a variety of sources and to report findings; and experience developing written guidance and/or training materials for interagency partners, industry, and/or other stakeholders regarding export control regulations and best practices.
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.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at . To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at / and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by phone at . The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. For instructions on submitting your application in another format, please contact: Sherry Cox, Human Resources Assistant at or email at .
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional . Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire.
Veterans' Preference documentation . Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to:
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation , if applicable (see other information).
Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to for more information.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - . You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application.
Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at and clicking on Track Your Online Application. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: . ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: 1. A copy of your specific RIF notice, written notice of your expected separation or other documentation of priority consideration status; 2. A copy of your latest SF-50 - noting current position, grade level, and duty location; 3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and 4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
The following links provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities:
1. 30% or more disabled veteran -
2. ICTAP - /
!benefits.hms?orgId=7&jnum;=100981Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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