International Transportation Analyst (Maritime)

Summary 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. Duties Help 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. Requirements Help Conditions of employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications 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. Additional information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, . To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. TRANSCRIPTS are REQUIRED if there is a stated education requirement for the series OR if you are substituting education for experience. The transcripts need not be official, but must show that you meet the stated education requirements, including specific major or class requirements.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Created: 2026-03-04