The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent Federal agency that provides the President and Congress with high-quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff and competitiveness issues; investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As an International Trade Analyst assigned to the Advanced Technology and Machinery Division, you will serve as an advisor providing authoritative, professional advice to senior Commission officials on matters of international trade.
A high level of expertise is required concerning industries involved in advanced technology, machinery, transportation, or environmental products, particularly involving issues including international trade restrictions, global supply chains, competitive conditions, global business strategies, and sources of domestic and foreign data.
The selected person will conduct research and analysis for investigations and studies of international trade, trade regulations, measures that impede trade, and trade agreements, which will be used by the Commission to provide the necessary background and support to the President and Congress in the development of U.S. trade policy. The individual will also evaluate the global competitive position of U.S.
advanced technology, machinery, and transportation industries relative to foreign industries, to enable the Commission to advise the President and Congress on various trade issues, and to provide information and assistance to the public and industry where necessary and appropriate. This position requires a high level of intellectual curiosity, creativity, perseverance, and the ability to extend standard economic principles to trade and competition in manufacturing industries.
GS-11: To substitute education for specialized experience, you must possess of a PhD. or equivalent doctoral degree in international trade, international relations, economics, business, finance, or other trade related field is fully qualifying at the GS-11 level. At the GS-12 level: There is no substitution of education for experience. At the GS-13 level: There is no substitution of education for experience.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
This position is with U.S. International Trade Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $85477 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-05 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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