Export Policy Analyst

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: To qualify for a GS-11: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 in the Federal service Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Evaluating emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, autonomous vehicles, semiconductors, or robotics; AND 2) Conducting industry and sector research using open-source information, government data, or trade data; AND 3) Assisting in preparing policy-related materials, including briefings and presentations; AND 4) Preparing summaries, responses, and analyses for multiple audiences.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. or LL.M., if related. -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) To qualify for a GS-12: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Analyzing emerging technologies, such as AI, quantum computing, autonomous vehicles, semiconductors, or robotics, to identify policy implications; AND 2) Reviewing open-source information, government, and trade data to inform policy decisions; AND 3) Monitoring U.S. and international media, including foreign-language sources, to support leadership decision-making; AND 4) Drafting policy-related materials and assisting with policy meetings and other engagements.

As an Export Policy Analyst, you will perform the following duties: Analyzes critical emerging technologies including but not limited to Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, autonomous vehicles and robotics.

Evaluates all sources, including open-source information, government and trade data, and classified information, to identify implication of BIS export policies and provides summaries for BIS policymakers; Analyzes and monitors U.S. and international media, including foreign language sources, for developments relevant to BIS actions and drafts summaries for multiple audiences, including to assist leadership in making recommendations and decisions.

Drafts policy-related materials, including briefing materials and presentations, and assists in organizing policy meetings, briefings and communicates other engagements on topics of relevance to BIS; explains and follows up with after action, including promptly drafting reports and conducting additional research and analysis as needed.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Export Policy Analyst GS-1101-11/12, Full Performance Level (FPL): GS-12 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.