International Trade Specialist

International Trade Specialist

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $57736 - $75059 Per Year

Job Summary: 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.

Major Duties:

• This position is located in the Office of Investigations As an International Trade Specialist, you will perform a variety of duties designed to encourage professional growth and development, through a variety of experiences, including the collection, compilation, analysis, and presentation of data related to international trade in products under investigation, and the U.S. industries affected by that trade. You will perform short and medium-term projects related to tasks assigned to higher-graded international trade analysts. Specifically, under the guidance of a supervisory investigator or an investigator, you will assist in collecting and/or assessment of information relevant to import injury proceedings, the resolution of which will, in most instances, have a significant impact on international trade in the subject merchandise, as well as the domestic industry producing those products. You will conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis utilizing a variety of sources and tools, including MS Excel. You will also assist in the analysis and presentation of data in such a way as to be of maximum use to the Commission. You will also participate in preparing preliminary interpretive reports and using computer applications in investigative research in support of import injury investigations. You may also conduct targeted research on international trade issues and topics, including summarizing findings through written products and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position. BASIC REQUIREMENT To qualify at the GS-07 level, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Work experience must show familiarity with international trade issues, ability to analyze large data sets, attention to detail, aptitude for customer service and problem solving, and ability to take direction and work as a member of a team. Your resume must clearly document this experience. OR 1 full academic year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. Major study -- economics, finance, international trade, international relations, business administration, political science, public administration, history, business or commercial law, or marketing. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/18/2026 to receive consideration. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 3. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. 4. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. The Vacancy ID is 12958184

Application Deadline: 2026-05-18