Program Analyst (Internal Detail)

Senior Analyst

This position is located in the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) Office of the Director of Operations. The Director of Operations is responsible for planning, directing, controlling, coordinating, and evaluating the investigative, analytical, research, and other activities of the Offices of: Economics, Industries, Investigations, Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements, Unfair Import Investigations, Analysis and Research Services, and Trade Remedy Assistance. The incumbent serves as a Senior Analyst on special studies and assignments at the direction of the Director. The primary mission program that the incumbent will be responsible for is the factfinding investigations process. The incumbent will have regular engagement with the Commissioners, management, and staff on processes, procedures, and content issues in 332 investigations, including some involvement in technical assistance and other aspects of the 332 mission area, providing senior level advice on those issues. Assigned projects have relevance and impact on the work of the Commission. In consultation with the Director of Operations, oversees and leads the Commission's 332 process, provides expert advice to management. Solicits and evaluates information and proposals from Commissioners, management, and staff, and develops and evaluates policies in the assigned program area. Develops and evaluates policies to achieve organizational objectives and recommends program objectives and improvements for the future. Provides technical assistance and direct support to management staff as assigned in all matters relating to the application of planning programs to meet mission requirements as related to the 332/factfinding investigation process. Responsible for coordinating the various offices involved in the 332 process (e.g., Industries, Economics, OP front office, OARS, GC) to evaluate and improve the processes and procedures for the 332 process. Plans, organizes and directs team study or work, and persuades or negotiates effectively with management and Commissioners to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial agency resources, require extensive changes in established procedures or may be in conflict with the scope of the study. Incumbent will serve as the main point of contact between Commission staff and Commissioner offices; leading the fact finding working group with Commission management and Commissioner staff as well as the process advisory group with Commission staff. Maintains liaison with members of Commission staff and counterparts in other federal agencies as directed by the supervisor.