International Transportation Analyst (Maritime) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Full Job Description

The Office of the International Transportation and Trade is the Secretary's principal organization for the development, direction, and coordination of international transportation and trade policies; diplomatic programs and protocol activities; and functions as the focal point for review of major policy issues resulting from Department-wide international transportation activities.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications.

To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques including empirical economic and policy analyses to assess international transportation policy and programs related in particular to global shipping and maritime transport, maritime services, economic growth, innovation and technology transfer, infrastructure, security, international trade and supply chains, investment OR other comparable work impacting U.S.

and foreign international transportation trade/maritime policies and programs as a regular and recurring part of a job with minimal supervision; Experience involving international transportation/maritime-related bilateral and/or multilateral agreements as a regular and recurring part of a job with minimal supervision; and Experience providing policy advice related to transportation/maritime or international trade agreements between the United States and foreign Governments or international organizations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Competence (International Transportation and Trade) -Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform analytical, evaluative, advisory, or similar work pertaining to international transportation, trade, maritime, foreign direct investment, bilateral and multilateral agreements, goods and services, trade restrictions and controls, foreign market structures and trends, competitive relationships, negotiations, equity in industry practices, and protection of the public interest; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to international trade, the transportation industry and transportation regulatory controls, operations, policies, and practices requiring a practical knowledge of economic theory and transportation economics, but does not require full training and professional competence in economics; advises others on technical issues.

Stakeholder Management - Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).

External Awareness - Understands and keeps up to date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders' views; is aware of the organization's impact on the external environment.

Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Political Savvy - Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceives organizational and political reality and acts accordingly.

Communications - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling in a succinct and organized manner for the intended audience.

Major Duties:

The International Transportation Analyst (Maritime) will: Perform empirical economic and industry analysis to assess international transportation and trade policy and programs related to global shipping and maritime transport, maritime services, economic growth, innovation and technology transfer, infrastructure, security, international trade and supply chains, investment and foreign investment matters, and formulate and provide expert policy advice and recommendations to the Office Director to promote international competitiveness of the U.S.

transportation industry and of the U.S. industries which rely on transportation.

Prepare for trade negotiations held with foreign delegations to establish or modify bilateral and multilateral trade agreements and serve as a U.S. delegation member in such negotiations.

Independently solicit, compile and analyze U.S. transportation industry input for negotiations, and develop recommendations for DOT input into the U.S. negotiating position.

Prepare correspondence in response to Congressional and public inquiries about DOT decisions, positions and policies with respect to assigned countries.

Provide advice and background information on assigned countries to Department policy makers, members of Congress and Committee staff, other government agencies and all segments of the transportation community.

Prepare briefing materials for the Assistant Secretary, Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Secretary of Transportation for their use in meetings, conferences, and Congressional appearances.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT: OST is seeking a seasoned, motivated and self-reliant professional with an international maritime background who can engage with foreign governments to promote and facilitate open and liberalized global transportation markets.