About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for an Investigation and Compliance Specialist in the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce.
QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. To qualify at the GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Evaluating national security risks arising from foreign ownership, control, or influence in technology-based supply chains; Administering or monitoring compliance with national security mitigation agreements, regulatory licenses, authorizations, or comparable regulatory instruments, including evaluating regulated parties' submissions; Interpreting and applying federal trade, antitrust, securities, sanctions, investment screening, or other similar regulatory authorities to evaluate corporate transactions, regulatory obligations, or potential violations; or Developing written recommendations for senior leadership regarding regulatory determinations involving corporate transactions with legal, financial, national security, or policy implications.
Major DutiesAs an Investigation and Compliance Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Serve as an expert on a full range of complex regulatory issues related to foreign suppliers of ICTS, including analysis of transactions. Engage with foreign governments, private businesses, interagency members, and foreign and domestic stakeholders. Analyzes complex regulatory issues, develops regulatory determinations and mitigation strategies, and provides recommendations that inform agency decisions on compliance, enforcement, and ICTS rulemaking or licensing This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Investigation and Compliance Specialist GS-1801-13, positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.RequirementsYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. This position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. A probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: Yes, This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter. Pre-employment physical required: No