International Economist - Washington, United States - U.S. International Trade Commission

U.S. International Trade Commission

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

This position will provide economic expertise in support of the Office of Economics, Applied Economics Division. Expertise in examining the impacts of dumped or subsidized imports is desirable.

We are looking for an individual with strong economic research and analytical skills who is comfortable working in a team environment and who has demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Key to the traits for success in this organization is an individual who develops networks and alliances and has demonstrated interpersonal skills that show understanding, courtesy, tact and empathy towards others.

As an International Economist, you will perform the following major duties:

Identify, collect, and analyze data and information necessary to satisfy the legal requirements related to import injury investigations, in general, and issues specific to each investigation.
Compile large and detailed reports, qualitative and quantitative data sets, and information.
Establish work relationships with agency staff and external parties in order to place the collected information in context.
Prepare written reports, economic data compilation and analysis, and international traderelated research for reports, studies, and other Commission work products.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

U.S. Citizenship is Required.
Selectee may be required to serve a oneyear probationary period.
Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
A Confidential Financial Disclosure Report may be required.
Selectee must be able to pass a background investigation.
Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications:

This occupation has a positive education and specialized experience requirement

Specifics are detailed below:

Basic Education requirement for all applicants:

Possession of bachelor's 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.

OR

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

To qualify for the International Economist position, applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of full-time experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service (or comparable level of experience from outside the Federal service) to meet the specialized experience requirements.
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To qualify for the International Economist, GS-11, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service that includes: 1) Collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data from primary and official data sources;
2) Experience with survey-based data collections, including developing questionnaires to gather information from first party sources;
3) Creating detailed research reports and presentations to share findings, including presentations to teammates and reviewers; and
4) Proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools.

Or

Have completed 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.
D. degree or Ph.
D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

To qualify for the International Economist, GS-12, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service that includes: 1) Collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data from primary and official data sources;
2) Experience with survey-based data collections, including developing questionnaires to gather information from first party sources;
3) Creating detailed research reports and presentations to share findings, including presentations to internal stakeholders and management; and
4) Utilizing Excel and other data analysis tools to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into understandable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

To qualify for the International Economist, GS-13, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service that includes:1)
Collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data from primary and official data sources; 2) **Leading survey-based data collections, including developing questionnaires to gather information from first party sources and identifying and correcting errors in responses;
3) Creating detailed research reports and presentations to share findings, including presentations to external stakeholders;
4) Utilizing Excel and other data analysis tools to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into understandable insights for non-technical stakeholders; and **5)** Providing technical guidance on the above to lower-grade and peer economists.

Both specialized experience and/or the substitution