Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent federal agency that provides the President and Congress with high-quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff, and competitiveness issues; investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Duties
This position is located in the Office of Investigations: Demonstrate proficiency in the fields of accounting and auditing in order to facilitate accurate, complete, and meaningful submission of financial information. Analysis of data principally takes the form of a written report that provides a quantitative analysis of the data submitted in response to Commission questionnaires. Prepare all documentation related to the audit activity, including notification letters to the firms to be examined, audit worksheets, and reports of the results of audits. Review and evaluate financial data submitted by U.S. firms in connection with questionnaires issued by the Commission. Examine accounts for the purpose of ascertaining that reported data fairly present the financial position of the audited activity, and evaluate reliability of reported results. Identify essential information, trends, and outliers. Serves as advisor to Commissioners and the Commission's senior staff on the reliability and interpretation of data submitted by U.S. firms in connection with the statutory investigations conducted by the Office of Investigations; serves as the liaison with company officials and outside counsel for all questions and follow-ups regarding their reported financial data.
Education
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GS-9: To substitute education for specialized experience, you must possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; or you may combine specialized experience and graduate level education which totals at least 100 percent. (school transcript required by closing date) FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - US Department of Education. Another listing of services that an perform this evaluation is available at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
How you will be evaluated
The self-assessment questions are related to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies (KSA's). You do not have to respond to the KSA's. Knowledge of the theory, concepts, and practices of accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, and auditing (e.g. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) along with knowledge of regulations, requirements, and practices to use conventional methods and techniques to perform assignments Skill and ability to produce clear, well-structured, analytically rigorous, and accurate written reports that synthesize and interpret complex financial data, present in-depth quantitative findings, and communicate key conclusions with accuracy and clarity. Demonstrated skill and ability to collect, verify, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data; identify trends, anomalies, and outliers; and distinguish essential from nonessential information to support accurate and well-reasoned findings and conclusions. Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication to interact effectively with external stakeholders such as outside counsel and company officials, as well as internal stakeholders at the team, management, and political appointee levels. BASIS OF RATING: The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. All qualified Non Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a structured panel interview process, which will include between 2 and 4 members. Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3).Your experience is also evaluated using an assessment questionnaire, which is available at the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13029067