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**U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION**

**[VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT]{.underline}**

POSITION: **POLICY ANALYST, ECONOMIC AND TRADE ISSUES**

SALARY: Salary level **\$55,000 - \$75,000 per year**

> (Salary level will be competitive and determined in light of
> education,
>
> position-related experience, and professional accomplishments)

POSITION INFO: Full-Time, Term Position. (The initial term typically is
one year \[but is renewable

> at the Commission's option\]. The position is not covered by
> provisions of Chapter 5,
>
> U.S. Code that apply to Executive Branch employees regarding
> appointment, termination,
>
> competitive selection, and pay rules and regulations.)

DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC

DATE AVAILABLE: **POSITION IS CURRENTLY OPEN**

CONTACT: Kathy Michels \-- Email: <kmichels@uscc.gov> / Phone: (202)
624-1409

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: U.S. citizens

**ABOUT THE COMMISSION:** The Commission conducts its work and studies
in the following areas: China's military buildup, proliferation
practices, regional economic and security impacts, energy activities,
activities in U.S. capital markets, and World Trade Organization
compliance; U.S.-China bilateral programs; economic transfers between
China and the United States; and the implications for the United States
of restrictions on speech and access to information in China. The
Commission's mission is to identify and make recommendations to Congress
about matters of concern in these areas.

**[MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:]{.underline}**

Responding to direction from and coordinating with the Senior Policy
Analyst for Economic and Trade Issues, or other senior USCC staff as
directed by the Executive Director---

1.  Monitors and assesses developments in the fields of economic and
    trade issues pertaining to China, Taiwan, and the Eastern Pacific
    Region, the trade balance between China and the United States, and
    how the health of the U.S. economy and its component industries and
    workforce are affected by U.S. trade with China and other Chinese
    activities. This includes China's adherence to its obligations as a
    member of the World Trade Organization, to U.S.-China bilateral
    trade agreements, and to multilateral trade agreements to which the
    United States is a party; China's economic strength and capability
    and the effects of its economic activities on the U.S. economy; the
    trends of China's economic and trade activities and performance and
    their implications for the U.S. economy; China's enforcement of
    intellectual property rights; China's use of prison labor and its
    adherence to pertinent U.S.-China bilateral agreements; the effects
    on U.S.-China trade of U.S. export controls directed at or affecting
    trade with China; and other topics as assigned.

2.  Analyzes issues in the areas noted in paragraph 1, and prepares
    reports, position papers, and other information for and briefs the
    Executive Director, other USCC staff, and Commissioners.

3.  Participates in drafting the Annual Report under the direction of
    the Executive Director, other senior USCC staff, and the Chairman.

4.  Establishes and maintains liaison with officials of federal agencies
    and others who have official responsibilities for and take official
    actions on matters noted in paragraph 1.

5.  Identifies experts and authorities regarding issues in the areas
    noted in paragraph 1 and recommends them to the Executive Director,
    other USCC staff, and Commissioners as potential participants in
    USCC public hearings, issue roundtables, and unclassified and
    classified briefings to enhance the USCC's knowledge of these issues
    areas and events pertaining to them.

6.  Working with the Chairman, Commissioners designated as hearing
    co-chairs, and other USCC staff, fulfills the lead or supporting
    staff responsibilities when and as assigned with respect to
    planning, organizing, recommending panel participants and other
    witnesses for, and preparing briefing materials for Commissioners
    pertaining to Commission public hearings; proofreading and
    correcting the transcripts of those hearings; and summarizing the
    testimony from the hearings so it can be transmitted to Congress.

7.  Drafts, edits, and finalizes analytical and other information about
    issues noted in paragraph 1 for the Commission to send to members of
    Congress and their staff to increase their knowledge of those issues
    and to recommend appropriate responsive actions.

8.  Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Policy
    Analyst for Economic and Trade Issues, or other senior USCC staff as
    directed by the Executive Director.

**KEY REQUIREMENTS:**

-   Knowledge of U. S. trade laws, regulations, and procedures; the
    World Trade Organization and its regulations and procedures; other
    multilateral organizations through which the complexion and process
    of global trade, financial, and economic activity is determined; and
    the structure, missions, capabilities, budget, and activities
    of U. S. government agencies with responsibilities for conducting or
    supervising bilateral and multilateral trade and economic relations
    for the United States.

-   Knowledge of economics and the application of economic principles
    in U. S. bilateral and multilateral trade, financial, and economic
    relationships.

-   Knowledge of the trade policies and practices of the People's
    Republic of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and the organization and
    structure of the agencies of the governments of these jurisdictions
    with responsibilities for determining, supervising, and conducting
    trade policies and bilateral and multilateral trade relationships.

-   Knowledge of the overall status and complexion of international
    trade, with special emphasis on the activities of the People's
    Republic of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in that status and
    complexion.

-   Knowledge of the trade and economic policies and goals of the United
    States Congress and Executive Branch, especially those pertaining to
    the People's Republic of China and Taiwan and, more broadly, to the
    Asia-Pacific Region.

-   Knowledge of the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, and the Chinese
    culture.

-   Familiarity with U.S. export control policies, laws, and practices.

-   Familiarity with the field of experts on economics and trade
    activities in which China, Taiwan, and the Asia-Pacific region are
    involved.

-   Familiarity with sources of electronic and print information about
    China and Taiwan.

-   Strong analytical and research skills, including demonstrated
    ability to accurately and thoroughly analyze data and make informed,
    critical judgments about issues.

-   Demonstrated ability to present information clearly--- orally and in
    writing.

-   Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

-   Ability to pass Security Background Investigation to obtain Top
    Secret/SCI clearance.

**HOW TO APPLY:**

You may submit an application for this position by e-mailing a résumé or
submitting form OF-612 containing the information outlined below under
**"What should be included in your Application?" Applications should be
emailed to <kmichels@uscc.gov>.** [Applications may be submitted until
the position is filled.]{.underline} Applicants not selected will be
notified when it is filled.

**WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN YOUR APPLICATION?**\
You may submit a résumé using the Optional Application for Federal
Employment (OF-612), available at
<http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf>), or another written
application format of your choice. ***[You must include all the
information requested below or your application will not be
considered.]{.underline}*** The application form and job information and
application requirements are also posted to the Commission's Web Site at
<http://www.uscc.gov/jobopportunities.php>.

# Information to be Included in Application

1.  Title of the position for which you are applying.

**Personal Information:**

2.  Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day/evening telephone
    numbers (with area code), and e-mail address.

3.  Social Security Number. \[NOTE: Giving your Social Security Number
    is voluntary. However, we may not be able process your application
    without it.\]

4.  Country of Citizenship.

5.  If you have a current Federal government security clearance,
    identify its level.

**Education:**

6.  Colleges and/or Universities attended. For each, provide:

-   City, state and zip code.

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-   Major field(s) of study.

-   Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show
    total credit hours received (in semester hours or quarter hours, as
    applicable).

**Work Experience**

7.  Paid or non-paid positions you have held related to the job for
    which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions).
    [For each job provide:]{.underline}

-   Job title.

-   Duties and accomplishments, particularly those related to the ***Key
    Requirements*** for the position listed above.

-   Number of hours worked per week.

-   Employer's name and address.

-   Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).

-   Supervisor's name and [current]{.underline} phone number.
    ***Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.***

8.  [If you have ever been employed by the Federal Government, indicate
    the highest Federal civilian grade held, the job series, and the
    dates of employment at that grade.]{.underline}

**Writing Sample:**

9.  Applicants are requested to submit a writing sample, preferably an
    essay on a topic related to economics, trade,

current affairs, history, or culture.

**Desirable Qualifications: \[Not required, but may be considered in
this selection\]:**

10. Experience living or working in the People's Republic of China,
    Taiwan, or Hong Kong

11. Ability to speak Mandarin Chinese and/or read Chinese.

12. Work as a member of the staff of the U.S. Congress, particularly
    with responsibilities for issues pertaining to China and/or Taiwan,
    or the Asia-Pacific Region.

13. Work within the U.S. Executive Branch, particularly with
    responsibilities for issues pertaining to China and/or Taiwan, or
    the Asia-Pacific Region.

14. Graduate degrees (including law degree) or course work, especially
    if focused on (a) Chinese culture, history, language, etc., or
    broader Asian culture, history, language, etc.; and/or (b)
    international relations or security studies.

**Other Qualifications:**

15. Position-related training courses (title and year).

16. Job-related skills (e.g., computer software/hardware, and
    specialized database programs, etc).

17. Job-related certificates and licenses.

18. Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g.,
    publications, memberships in professional or honor societies,
    leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.)

***[Do not send copies of any documents unless specifically
requested.]{.underline}***

**WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING:**

After submitting an application for this position, each applicant will
receive an e-mail confirming receipt of application materials, and will
be contacted if we wish to schedule an interview or require additional
information.