This position is located in the U.S. International Trade Commission, Office of Operations, Office of Analysis and Research Services, Statistical and Data Services Division. There is the possibility of extension for the duration of time enrolled in an accredited academic institution based on workload requirements and budget availability.

Duties

As a Pathways Intern, you will be responsible for compiling and managing statistical data in the international trade and related fields, researching and evaluating data sources, developing and implementing survey collections, insuring the reliability of statistical information and analysis in Commission investigations and studies, and performing computations and manipulations of data for analytical purposes. The principal tasks will be to support division statisticians, review investigative reports, complete statistical data, and conduct research on statistical methods. As an intern, you will receive detailed instruction in the processes used by the organization and work from examples, or receive detailed instructions. Your work is subject to review by higher-graded statisticians. In addition to the above technical tasks, you may perform a wide variety of administrative office work that contributes to the efficient flow of business operations.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You must be able to obtain a background security investigation.
• You will be required to sign a Pathways Program Participant Agreement.
• You must meet the criteria for Internship under the Pathways Program.
• You are required to register for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/03/1959.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

All pathway qualifications and educational requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. To be eligible for basic consideration, all Pathways Interns must: Be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, on at least a half-time basis, at a qualifying educational institution Be seeking a diploma, degree, or certificate· Be in good academic standing and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 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. To qualify at the GS-7 level, you must meet one of the following requirements: completion of a bachelor's degree, in statistics, mathematics or other major that included 15 semester hours in statistics, with the following requirements: 1) the 15 semester hours in statistics can be in a combination of mathematics and statistics provided at least 6 hours were in statistics; 2) you must have 9 semester hours in one or more of the following subjects: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering, or in the social sciences, in the upper one-third of your graduating class; or have a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript, or based on courses completed during your final 2 years; OR completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education OR one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Work experience should show the following: problem solving skills and abilities utilizing mathematical and statistical software; gathering data required for reporting purposes and independently preparing spreadsheets, memorandum and reports using specific guidelines, problem-solving skills; providing customer service and administrative management functions relating to office operations, and communicating orally and in writing.

Education

For proof of education, you are required to submit a copy of your transcript(s) or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements, if it has been certified. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accreditation organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials: https://www.naces.org/members

Unofficial transcripts are accepted when applying to the position. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected. Education is also verified as part of the background investigation.

Contacts

• Address Office of Analysis and Research Services 500 E St SW Washington, DC 20436 US
• Name: Melanie West
• Email: [email protected]