Research Analyst​/Evaluator I (AD​/CVD

Overview

For those with an interest in a federal career in international trade, this is a phenomenal opportunity to do and learn AD/CVD analysis from experts.

For those with an interest in a federal career in international trade, this is a phenomenal opportunity to do and learn AD/CVD analysis from experts.

Dumping occurs when foreign producers sell products in the United States at a cost lower than the sale price and lower than the cost of production in their home market.

Countervailable subsidies occur when producers provide financial assistance, production perks, and the production of specific goods providing benefit to foreign governments. Subsidies can be cash payments, credits against taxes and loans with terms that are not aligned with market conditions. In turn, the products are sold to other markets at a higher rate than the worth of the good, which can be described as a countervailed good.

Disruption caused by unfair foreign pricing and government subsidiaries affects the free flow of goods for Americans in the global marketplace. The International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce works to enforce compliance, laws, and agreements to protect US domestic businesses. Administration Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) efforts include understanding trades laws and how they relate to unfair dumping and foreign government subsidies, filing petitions that require an investigation into unfairly traded goods and important, ensuring petitions are compliant and further review public data and information.

The individual in this position will be responsible for assisting AD/CVD case and policy analysts in the conduct of AD/CVD investigations and administrative services reviews, as well as any related inquiries in the support of U.S trade law, responsibilities will include:

This position is focused on research, analysis, writing, and presentation of findings/recommendations in the processing of AD/CVD cases.

• Review offset applications submitted by vehicle and engine manufacturers, which may exceed 20 pages in length.
• Analyze and interpret detailed application information, identify inconsistencies or missing information, and accurately transfer data into the required offset application form.
• Review and apply complex data, including rollover adjustments from prior years, requiring strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of the application requirements.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure all information is complete, consistent, and correctly documented.
• Performing analysis and research and implementing results to assist AD/CVD case and policy analysts (federal staff) in the discharge of investigative responsibilities.
• Assisting in analysis and data evaluation
• Attend meetings, briefings, and hearings at AD/CVD
• Supporting Enforcement and Compliance (E&C) case and policy analysts in the preparation of recommendations for the disposition of assignments
• Responding to inquiries from internal and external customers stakeholders and the public
• Ideal for someone who has a love for, or wants to learn the business of, international trade
• Requires strong analytic and very strong writing skills, including the ability to distill complex issues into easy to follow stories/narratives
• Involves a lot of writing.

U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (trade.gov)

EC Petition Counseling (trade.gov)

Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Frequently Asked Questions (trade.gov)

While not mandatory, knowledge of foreign business practices and U.S trade laws will be beneficial. Applicants must possess solid quantitative analysis and research skills, as well as an ability to write well and work professionally in a team environment.

Experience or certification in SharePoint and Microsoft Products preferred.

Requires BS/BA in Business Administration, International Business, International Relations, International Affairs, International Development, International Political Economy, Law, or Economics.