This position is located in the Office of Operations, Office of Economics, Country and Regional Analysis Division (CRD), of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). Economists develop cutting-edge methods to analyze issues of trade and trade policy, and apply these methods in independent research and collaborative, team-based investigations for the Congress and the President. The Commission may offer recruitment incentives for this position.

Duties

This position is in the Office of Economics. The Office of Economics is the chief source of economic expertise and advice at the U.S. International Trade Commission, developing and applying economic analysis relating to international trade and industry competitiveness. The office provides state-of-the-art economic modeling and analyses to the President and Congress to fill critical information gaps for policy makers. The Office helps the Commission remain responsive to evolving global trade issues by developing new analytical methods and expertise to ensure sound and credible analyses. This position will oversee the Country and Regional Analysis Division (CRD). CRD's expertise centers on empirical analysis, with in-depth knowledge of developments in trade and trade policies, and a focus on country- and region-specific issues. The position will oversee the application of economic tools and analysis in Commission reports to ensure office capabilities can address the emerging needs of policymakers and develop staff to achieve these goals. The position will direct division staff, who combine technical excellence as researchers and authors with project leadership to produce high-quality and relevant reports and research. The Supervisory International Economist will perform the following major duties: Provides direction and leadership on economic issues, such as analyzing the impact of trade and trade policy on the U.S. and global markets in reports requested by Congress and the U.S. Trade Representative; Provides expert advice and counsel to the Commission on a broad spectrum of economic matters; Plans, directs, and coordinates analytical projects, including the development of innovative approaches for economic analysis; Provides leadership and supervision for directing and controlling the various functions assigned to the Country and Regional Analysis Division. Exercises management, administrative and technical supervisory responsibilities over the staff of international and industry economists; Advises the office director on problems involving the relationship of the division work to the overall office responsibilities and makes recommendations for necessary corrective actions; Makes selections and evaluates the performance of international economists; Assists subordinate staff in interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating available economic data, to ensure data and analysis is consistent with sound and accepted theory and "state of the art" analytical techniques; Reviews written reports and memoranda prepared by subordinates; Orally briefs Commissioners and, as appropriate, other agencies and the public on economic conditions in the specified markets; Represents the Commission before high level officials of other agencies and organizations.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• You may be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement
• You must be able to pass a background investigation
• You are required to register for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/03/59
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

Qualifications

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. Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. Education may only be substituted in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must have the general and specialized experience outlined below which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. 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. Basic Education requirement for all applicants: Possession of BA or higher degree in Economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus. You are required to submit a copy of your transcript(s) to verify this requirement. Education May be Substituted for Experience as Follows: Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience obtained in the private or public sector that is equivalent to the GS-14 level. Your experience must demonstrate: Leading teams of lower-graded staff in ensuring assigned audits conform to applicable professional standards; Conducting and/or overseeing interviews; preparing and/or reviewing audit reports and supporting documentation prepared by team members ensuring accuracy, sufficiency, and compliance with applicable professional standards and OIG policy; providing on-the-job training on the use of the audit documentation system, and audit tasks such as testing, interviewing, program processes observation, and report writing.

Education

This occupation has a positive education and specialized experience requirement. Specifics are detailed below:

Basic Education requirement for all applicants:

Possession of BA or higher degree in Economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus. You are required to submit a copy of your transcript(s) to verify this requirement.

Education May be Substituted for Experience as Follows:

Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.

OR

Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

At the GS-15 level: There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.

You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts for verification of the education requirements. Unofficial copies are acceptable, however, if selected you will be required to furnish official transcripts. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above educational requirements. Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration.

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 - US Department of Education. Another listing of services that an perform this evaluation is available at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). 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.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials: http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

Contacts

• Address Office of Economics 500 E St SW Washington, DC 20436 US
• Name: Jodelle Miller
• Email: [email protected]