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ICF · 2 weeks ago

Senior International Trade Specialist/Advisor

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$81K/yr - $138K/yr

5+ years exp

ICF is hiring a Senior International Trade Specialist/Advisor to perform a critical role within the Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of the International Labor Affairs Bureau at the U.S. Department of Labor. The role involves providing expert advice on international trade policies to enhance American worker job and wage opportunities through trade agreements and partnerships.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct market research, analyze market trends, map adversary/competitor landscapes, and develop strategies to minimize foreign labor abuses within global supply chains

Provide a rapid review of various types of trade agreements and provide concrete recommendations for advancing American worker interests

Serve as a subject matter expert on international trade policies and procedures and provide technical advice regarding, but not limited to provisions and enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Withold Release Orders

Provide critical and time sensitive information regarding economic, cultural, or social circumstances which can affect a country’s capacity to adhere to international standards. These duties necessitate the ability to obtain and broadly share information on major U.S. government trade programs and operations

Review and evaluate international programs, operations, and initiatives in relation to the effectiveness to deliver outcomes using a market systems approach

Participate in meetings, conferences, or committees to promote ILAB goals and objectives

Cultivate international and domestic contacts, liaisons, and relations at all levels of the private sector, other U.S. government agencies, and foreign organizations to promote U.S. employment, wage, and trade policy

Qualification

International trade expertiseTrade policy knowledgeMarket research analysisEconomic statecraftPrivate sector experienceSuperb writing skillsCritical thinkingDetail-orientedCollaboration skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with a master's degree or 8 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree. Master's or bachelor's degree in relevant fields include business administration, economics, international business, international trade, finance, political science, or public policy

Demonstrated expertise in international trade across the whole of U.S. government, with a focus on trade agreements, enforcement, and implementation related to combating child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking within global supply chains such as working with the Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), or the U.S. Department of State

Expertise in trade policy and ability to assist the various offices within ILAB to maximize direct economic benefits for American workers through international engagement advancing fair trade, the elimination of abusive labor practices, child labor and upholding international agreements

An ability to engage and expand upon the growing discipline of economic statecraft across the whole of the U.S. government

Security Clearance: Obtain low-level security clearance (U.S. citizenship, having resided in the U.S. for the past 2 years, and ability to perform the work of this position from a location within the United States)

Superb writing skills, including economic policy brief writing with an ability to tailor the tone, content and form of written output to different audiences and to suit a variety of formats; ability to synthesize information and communicate in an accurate and coherent manner

Humility to receive feedback, revise deliverables, and accept directions from others

Ability to think strategically, creatively and to find innovative ways to respond to emerging organizational and project needs

Detail-oriented and deadline-driven with strong organizational skills

Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing requirements and priorities

Strong cross-cultural, interpersonal, management, and collaboration skills in highly complex structures involving multiple teams and stakeholders

Critical thinking, sound problem solving, and decision-making skills

Highly self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in team settings

Preferred

Demonstrated private sector business experience, having engaged in the import and export of U.S. goods or services, within international foreign markets