International Trade Analyst

Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Trade Policy & Programs. Possible duty stations include San Francisco, California; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Detroit, Michigan; Buffalo, New York; New York, New York; Houston, Texas. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty locations listed above. Duties This position is located within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Trade (OT) serving as an International Trade Analyst. The analyst provides technical expertise necessary to develop and implement statutes, regulations, and policy; conduct trade analysis to enforce policy; collect accurate revenue; and protect the U.S. economy and consumers from unsafe imports and unfair trade practices. Major duties include: Analyzing results of trade trends and enforcement operations for risk and program effectiveness. Participating in collaborative efforts with others to facilitate project completion. Planning, executing, monitoring, and evaluating enforcement of trade laws and areas of risk. Writing operational policy for regulatory implementation of trade laws, recommending corrective action, and providing possible solutions based on level of risk. Performing issue‑focused analysis for CBP's senior leadership and in response to department or congressional inquiries by preparing letters, memoranda, and reports. Representing CBP/OT in a variety of settings and meetings. Administering, developing, and maintaining effective working relationships with high‑level officials and agency representatives, and meeting with key customers and coordinating officials to assess satisfaction, explain policy and procedures, and resolve problems. Identifying issues and developing short‑ and long‑term commercial trade intervention strategies to determine if enforcement actions are needed or if new or enhanced policy should be established. Salary: $89,508.00 (GS‑12, Step 1) to $138,370.00 (GS‑13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $138,370.00 (GS‑13, Step 10). The salary reflects the rest of U.S. scale and will be adjusted to meet locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection. Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service. Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years. All pre‑employment processes will be conducted in English. May be required to pass a background investigation. CBP follows the DHS Drug‑Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. Conduct will be subject to ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, CBP employees, and criminal conflict of interest statutes. Approval for outside employment or business activity is required. DHS uses E‑Verify to confirm eligibility of newly hired employees. Bargaining unit: National Treasury Employees Union – NTEU. Local commuting area requirement: duty station is considered the base for commuting purposes unless detailed or temporarily promoted for more than one year to another location. Qualifications GS‑12: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, performing duties such as assisting in identifying issues, developing short‑ and long‑term commercial trade intervention strategies, recommending solutions utilizing data analytics, analyzing results of trade trends and enforcement operations, planning, executing, monitoring, and evaluating enforcement of trade laws, and researching appropriate actions. GS‑13: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, performing duties such as identifying issues and developing commercial trade intervention strategies, recommending solutions using data analytics, serving as a program manager by prioritizing enforcement actions and supervising execution, participating in collaborative efforts with CBP and other agencies, initiating special projects and assignments, and researching actions or interpretations affecting the organization. Education See the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable. Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you have a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency‑Based Assessments, you may request RA in your online application. Requests and supporting documentation must be received prior to starting the assessments. Decisions on RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. Background Investigation: CBP requires a thorough background investigation prior to employment. Applicants may be asked questions regarding felony convictions or current charges, illegal drug use, and the use of non‑prescribed controlled substances. Residency: All applicants must have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years; exceptions may apply for certain federal government employees, dependents, study abroad participants, and contractors. Probationary Period: All new federal employees serve a one‑year probationary period during the first year of initial permanent appointment. CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility: Eligibility determined by OPM’s Career Transition Resources website; a minimum score of 85 is required for consideration. Disability and Veteran Opportunities: The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities have priority for certain appointments. Provide documentation supporting eligibility in the application. Customs & Border Protection – Mission CBP secures America’s borders and enforces trade and travel while ensuring national security, protecting the President and other dignitaries, enforcing immigration laws, safeguarding cyberspace, and responding to disasters. CBP employees uphold the core values of Vigilance, Service to Country, and Integrity. For more information about CBP’s mission, core values, and careers, visit . #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Customs and Border Protection