Export Policy Analyst @ Bureau of Industry and Security

Job Summary

This vacancy is for a Export Policy Analyst in the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce.

Qualifications

Qualification 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

• You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience outlined for each grade level identified below: To qualify at the GS-12 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service.

GS-12 - Specialized experience statements are defined as:

• 1) Analyzing and applying export control laws, regulations, and policies; AND
• 2) Performing data analysis and developing analytical products using one or more data analysis tools, such as Excel, Power, BI, SQL, or Python.; AND
• 3) Coordinating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

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.

GS-13 - Specialized experience statements are defined as

• 1) Analyzing U.S. and foreign trade data, export control risks, and restricted-party screening information to support policy, licensing, and enforcement decisions: AND
• 2) Developing and applying data models, analytical workflows, and database query methods to identify trends, anomalies, and risk indicators in international trade data; AND
• 3) Researching the impact of export control and trade policies on industry and organizational operations and recommending policy, regulatory, or procedural changes; AND
• 4) Collaborating with internal, interagency, and external stakeholders to define analytical requirements and communicate complex findings through reports, dashboards, and decision-support tools.

Major Duties

• As a Export Policy Analyst, you will perform the following duties: Serves as an expert Export Policy Analyst and decision-maker responsible for analysis of complex international trade compliance, policy analysis, and ensuring compliance with stringent U.S. export laws such as the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Export Control Reform Act (ECRA); and makes decisions and executes or directs analytic actions to explore, reconcile, and resolve major uncertainties, obscure data patterns, and conflicting objectives that arise from evolving export control requirements, emerging technologies, and shifting geopolitical conditions.
• Conducts data-driven projects supporting export control policies on country specific priorities, semiconductors, SI, and other dual-use items.
• Designs, develops, and maintains complex data models that integrate large, multi-source datasets to identify anomalies, patterns, and risk indicators within international trade activity.
• Queries, manipulates, and analyzes high-volume datasets using established programming languages and database query methods to generate actionable insights for policy, licensing, and enforcement missions.
• Performs advanced data analytics and economic research to evaluate U.S. and foreign trade flows, potential matches in restricted party screening and reviewing foreign national access to determine if necessary, suggestions for policy or regulator changes or simplifications.
• Researches and analyzes the impact of new export control policies and trade policies on industry and internal organizational operations; and writes, reviews and updates export control policies, procedures, and training materials within the export administration program area.
• Contributes to innovation initiatives by researching and recommending/advising on new analytic approaches, automation techniques, and best practices to enhance the Bureau's data-driven capabilities.
• Produces well-structured written reports, interactive dashboards, decision-support tools and visualizations that translate complex quantitative findings into actionable insights for BIS leadership, interagency partners, and operational teams in a clear and accessible manner.
• Acts as a liaison between internal departments, Interagency, and external government entities (e.g. BIS OCIO, DOC Chief Data Officer, CBP, and Census Bureau, Departments of State, Defense, Energy, Treasury, U. S Customs, Commerce, and foreign officials), on complex responses/analyses, data governance and system modernization and improvements.
• Collaborates with mission, policy, and enforcement stakeholders to understand data requirements, refine analytical questions, and translate operational needs into rigorous analytic workflows.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Export Policy Analyst GS-1101-12/13, Full Performance Level (FPL:13), positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

You 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.