The Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Trade Policy and Analysis reports to the Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis (I&A) through the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis.

Duties

The Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Trade Policy and Analysis reports to the Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis (I&A) through the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis. The Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis serves as the primary liaison with U.S. industry and trade associations to help address U.S. industry's concerns and to support U.S. industry's competitiveness; advises on domestic and international trade and investment policies affecting the competitiveness of U.S. industry; carries on a program of economic research and analysis on manufacturing and service industries, and, based on thisanalysis and interaction with U.S. industry, develops strategies, policies and programs to strengthen the competitive position of U.S. industries in the United States and world markets. The DAS for Trade Policy and Analysis directs the work of four subordinate offices: Office of Investment Security, Office of Standards and Intellectual Property, Office of Trade and Economic Analysis, and Office of Trade Negotiations and Analysis. The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to each office in carrying out its assigned duties. Additionally, the incumbent provides guidance on implementing the units' time-sensitive research and analysis, national security, data collection and dissemination, industry liaison and outreach programs supported by each office. The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Trade Policy and Analysis serves as a senior member of Industry and Analysis's management team, participating in the development of the organization's operating policies, program initiatives, and objectives and reporting to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis. The incumbent also advises and recommends the adoption of specific initiatives as they relate to assigned programs. Additionally, the incumbent directs the strategic planning and resource allocation process within the Trade Policy and Analysis Unit. Duties Manage the Department of Commerce participation in the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, conduct analysis of economic vulnerabilities, market trends, and business rationale, and work with the larger ITA CFIUS team to bring robust inputs to CFIUS national security reviews. Provide specialized expertise in standards, intellectual property and related areas to promote U.S competitiveness through effective policy development and leadership and by reducing standards- and IP-related trade barriers. The position also supervises programs that assist U.S. businesses in export of products and services by providing information on trade policy, compliance, market access barriers and best practices. Develop and maintain analytic tools and expertise to assess industry structures, trends in employment, productivity, and impact of globalization on U.S. industry, including trade policy and negotiations; and work withsector units to develop consistent methodologies and establish quality standards for industry analysis. Conduct economic research and analysis on industry and trade to support the development and implementations of policies and programs to improve the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing and service industries, the development and implementation of international trade and investment policies, and the development of programs to support U.S. exporters; and conduct analysis on the business environment for U.S. manufacturing and service industries and make recommendations for actions to improvethat environment. Collect, compile, and disseminate data on U.S. industry and trade to support analysis throughout ITA, U.S. Trade Representative, and other U.S. trade policy and promotion agencies; supports the data needs of state and local programs dedicated to enhancing industry competitiveness; keeps the public informed of trade and industry trends; and works with Census and other agencies to improve and expand data on U.S. exporters, trade, and industry. Serve as Department of Commerce lead on Section 301 unfair trade practices and Section 201 safeguards. Plays significant role in the analytical aspects of Section 232 and related side agreements. Analyze the impact of domestic and international policies and trade agreements on U.S. industryand identifies best prospects for commercial opportunities for U.S. firms and industries that flow from trade liberalization.

Requirements

Qualifications

All candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume should demonstrate that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ's), listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration. Executive Core Qualifications: The following are the five ECQs and their competencies. The ECQs were developed to assess executive experience and potential, not to evaluate technical experience. ECQs measure whether an individual has the broad experience needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. (Competencies: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision). ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.(Competencies: conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building). ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. (Competencies: accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility). ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.(Competencies: financial management, human capital management, technology management). ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. (Competencies: partnering, political savvy, influencing/negotiating). For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp Example of ECQ statements are available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf Professional/Technical Qualifications: Demonstrated experience supported by high-impact reports and/or peer-reviewed publications in developing, managing, and communicating complex international economic analytical projects and overseeing research teams, including formulating research and analysis work programs, and setting goals and objectives for such projects. Demonstrated ability to integrate, prioritize and deconflict respective trade and economic considerations to formulate and advocate for policies that best support U.S. long-term interests; where experience should indicate broad and in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of international trade and economic policy, including extensive knowledge and experience related to the development of U.S. trade and economic policies and the related mechanisms, laws, and regulations, as well as knowledge of analytical techniques used to perform quick turnaround high-level policy analysis work to support international trade and economic policies. Demonstrated broad knowledge in national security issues used to evaluate investments and demonstrated knowledge of unique sectoral and analytical expertise that underpins U.S. Government objectives to protect national security, restore jobs, and protect industries. IF SELECTED, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs and be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program and your ECQs were certified by an OPM QRB, you WILL NOT need to draft the ECQs.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Contacts

• Address International Trade Administration 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 US
• Name: Christine Covington
• Phone: 202-482-2613
• Email: [email protected]