Export Policy Analyst

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Remuneration 1: minimum: 121785; maximum: 187093; rate interval: PA; description as provided: Per Year

Pay plan 1: code: GS

Low grade: 13

High grade: 14

Agency: Bureau of Industry and Security

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. To qualify at the GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Analyzing and applying export control laws, regulations, or policies; AND Performing data analysis and developing analytical products using one or more data analysis tools, such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, R, or Python.; AND Coordinating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. To qualify at the GS-14 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in

Job summary:

This vacancy is for a Export Policy Analyst in the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce.

Major duties:

- As a Export Policy Analyst, you will perform the following duties: Leads and coordinates complex data analytics projects involving large, multi-source datasets to analyze and evaluate export control effectiveness policies and identify trade anomalies, diversion risks, and compliance concerns. Identifies data gaps, process inefficiencies, and emerging risks, and proposes innovative solutions to enhance BIS's analytic infrastructure and regulatory responsiveness. Provides technical experience and mentorship to junior analysts, reviewing and quality-checking analytical outputs, promoting best practices in data analysis and reporting to evaluate risk. Presents analytical findings, policy developments, and policy change recommendations to the Division Director, BIS senior leadership, and external partners through briefings, dashboards, and written products.

- This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Export Policy Analyst GS-1101-13/14, FPL GS-14 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements:

You 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 or possession of drugs. A 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): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: Yes, This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter. Pre-employment physical required: No

Education:

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

Evaluations:

Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA), rating, ranking and veterans' preference does not apply. While veterans' preference does not apply in DHA, preference eligibles are encouraged to submit their supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.). You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., two-page resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire and the result of the USA Hire assessment required for this position. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements, as defined in the job opportunity announcement, will be referred for selection consideration. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. The technical assessment will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response: Decision Making Data Analysis Research Written Communication Partnering Reading Comprehension Reasoning Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexiblity Integrity/Honesty Interpresonal Skills Learning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Influencing/Negotation Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume/application. If any are included, you will be deemed INELIGIBLE for consideration. Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. To preview the questionnaire, click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13101807

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Control number: 891763600

Announcement number: BIS-OEE-DHA-27-13101807

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Publication date: 2026-11-05T09:27:35.5270

Applications open: 2026-11-05T09:27:35.5270

Applications close: 2026-11-12T23:59:59.9970

Posting display ends: 2026-11-12T23:59:59.9970

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