Investigation & Compliance Specialist

This vacancy is for an Investigation & Compliance Specialist in the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce.

As an Investigation & Compliance Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Thorough knowledge of international business and economic practices. Thorough knowledge of specialized principles, concepts, and methods which underlie assigned program area, and domestic/international business and economic practices in order to analyze a wide range of different situations and reach or recommend sound action. Ability to research, analyze and interpret financial, statistical, economic and/or accounting data and information. Ability to identify issues and to differentiate between major and minor problems in the program area. Knowledge of agency and government laws and responsibilities in the area to which assigned sufficient to independently handle moderately complex problems. Ability to brief senior management on moderately complex issues in the program area. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in a variety of formats. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Investigation & Compliance Specialist GS-1801-11/12, Full Performance Level GS-12 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

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 of 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): No 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

See Qualifications Above. NOTE: 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. 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.