This position is located in the Executive Office of the President, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Office of Services and Investments. The Office of Services and Investments responsible for the execution of trade agreements of the U.S. including the coordination of all aspects of trade policy within the U.S. government. Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

Duties

As a POLICY ANALYST (TRADE), GS-0301-13/14, your typical work assignments may include the following: Leads U.S. delegations to international trade negotiations and conferences. Prepares positions and strategies for consultations and negotiations with foreign governments on services and investment, or digital trade issues. Serves as liaison with professionals in the agency and U.S. Trade Representative and in other Federal agencies in preparing work for submission to higher level interagency committees such as the National Economic Council and National Security Council. Represents the AUSTR on services and investment, or digital trade issues at interagency meetings and briefs the AUSTR and Deputies on specific issues. Assists in the preparation of Congressional testimony, responds to controlled correspondence, briefing materials, summary statements and speeches for the U.S. Trade Representative and the Deputy U.S. Trade Representatives on major trade issues related to assigned unit/office. Conducts economic analytical studies and develops reports and recommendations for U.S. policy positions on services and investment, or digital trade issues relating to negotiations and administration for assigned area. Chairs or serves on a variety of task forces and committees related to services and investment, or digital trade to analyze specific problems or issues related to assigned unit/office.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates: (1) Preparing briefs on U.S. trade policy including provisions of existing U.S. trade legislation and related administrative regulations related to services and investment, or digital trade. (2) Analyzing data related to U.S. trade, legislation, policy and procedures. (3) Preparing positions and strategies for consultations and negotiations with foreign governments on services and investment, or digital trade issues. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service, obtained in either the private or public sector, which includes: (1) Briefing on U.S. trade policy including provisions of existing U.S. trade legislation and related administrative regulations related to services and investment, or digital trade. (2) Conducts economic analytical studies and develops reports and recommendations for U.S. policy positions on services and investment, or digital trade issues relating to U.S. trade. (3) Contributing to dispute settlement proceedings with foreign governments regarding trade issues. **Notice: Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.** Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of the United State Trade Representative 725 17th Street Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]