Export Analyst

Summary This vacancy is for an Export Analyst at the Department of Commerce, in the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), within the Export Administration (EA), Office of Technology Evaluation (OTE), Emerging Technology Division (ETD). ETD identifies and analyzes emerging and foundational technologies that are essential to the national security of the United States, pursuant to Section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) of 2018. Duties As an Export Analyst, you will perform the following duties: Plans, guides, directs and independently conducts analysis of trade, domestic and foreign availability, and other national security matters to measure effectiveness of future export controls on emerging and foundational technologies. Prepares material, including briefing materials and presentations on a range of complex and technical topics related to emerging and foundational technologies for use by various audiences. Leads BIS emerging technologies initiatives with relevant analysts within the interagency (e.g. Department of War, Energy, and State), the Executive Office of the President, foreign governments and U.S. industry. Participates in meetings, conferences, exchange ideas with other experts in related disciplines and to acquire and assess information that could impact assessment of emerging and foundational technologies. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Export Analyst GS-1101-14, Full Performance Level (FPL) GS-14 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. This position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI CLEARANCE. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs. A probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter. Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. To qualify at the GS-14 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Performing investigations, monitoring, evaluating and/or compliance work on U.S. export control matters; and Utilizing analytical tools to collect, organize, and evaluate data to identify key findings and trends; and Representing an organization to collect, organize, and evaluate data to identify key findings and trends; and Planning, guiding, and conducting studies and analyses of trade data, domestic and foreign availability of items, and other national security matters. Education There is no positive education requirement for this position. Additional information The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) ICTAP and CTAP Eligibles: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Review our benefits