About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a Supervisory Business and Industry Specialist in the International Trade Administration 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-15 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Developing administrative regulations that disseminate program guidance regarding Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS); and Providing support and guidance on strategic planning, major policy initiatives, and management priorities to senior leadership; and Preparing and presenting oral and written communications to interact with internal and external executives, managers, customers and employees on policy guidance, strategic direction and status of projects.
Major DutiesAs a Supervisory Business and Industry Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Serves as a supervisor in the Office of Investment Security in direct support to the Office Director/Coordinator for Commerce's participation on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a Treasury-led interagency body that conducts national security reviews of transactions that may result in foreign control of a U.S. business. Provides vision for the CFIUS program of work and performs the full range of organizational management functions necessary to implement the program. Plans and manages in coordination with the Office Director, major and continuing agency program segments which are characterized by such features as regulatory or oversight coverage which extends to most or all government agencies or private sector entities involved in the assignment area. Provides direction and integration of the contributions of senior business and industry professionals both within and outside the employing organization. Briefs senior Departmental officials who participate in policy-level meetings and represents the Department at the weekly meeting of the CFIUS members hosted by Treasury. Supervises a team in reviewing and making recommendations to the Committee on behalf of the Department of Commerce regarding companies buying or selling U.S. corporate assets. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Business and Industry Specialist GS-1101-15, FPL GS-15 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 of possession of drugs. A supervisory 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): No Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid Drug Test Required: Yes, This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.