Trade Policy Research Coordinator

About this role

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1) Assisting in the preparation of briefing materials, correspondence, reports, presentations, or other documents related to trade policy issues; and 2) Collecting, Researching, and summarizing information on trade, economic, or international relations issues to support organization's goals.

OR B. A master's or equivalent graduate degree in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.B. or J.D degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. OR C. A combination of education and experience as listed above. You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1) Analyzing trade, investment, economic, or international policy issues and identifying relevant trends, laws, or policy developments affecting trade outcomes; 2) Preparing written analyses, briefing materials, Congressional correspondence, or presentations that summarize trade and investment issues; and 3) Conducting research activities within a workgroup and utilizing relevant materials to assist in analysis.