The incumbent serves as a Student Trainee with the Bureau of Trade Analysis, performing mathematical computations and analysis.

Duties

As a Student Trainee (Mathematics, Statistics, and Operations Research), you will: Perform mathematical computations of data. The operations may be complex because of the number of compilations to be made and their interrelationships, but the individual computations performed are of a simple nature involving basic statistical operations, such as measures of central tendency and dispersion. Prepare graphs through the use of computers, as instructed. Write brief summaries of analysis. These summaries may require referencing external materials, including Commission reports and news articles.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: GS-04: One full year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled OR Completion of 2 academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree. (This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.) OR You may qualify with a combination of qualifying education and experience. (For example: the completion of 50% requirements for an Associates degree and 6 months of general experience.) The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. It is your responsibility to ensure your resume states complete information for each job entry. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year (MM/YYYY), and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

Education

A college or university degree must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Trade Analysis 800 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 940 Washington, DC 20573 US
• Name: Nick Hornung
• Phone: 2025234684
• Email: [email protected]