Hiring Path:
- Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP-5*. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
- All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Marketing Statement:
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Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:
- Full Time (40 number of hours per week)
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
25% or less
TRADE AND INVESTMENT EVENTS 20%
Proposes trade events (trade missions, exhibitions, seminars, videoconferences, etc.), both virtual and in-person, and both within assigned sector(s) of responsibility and, as events are approved, works to implement events that includes promotion, recruitment, and administrative staff (team may include USDOC HQ staff, other Embassy/Consulate/Post sections, as well as trade associations and/or trade fair authorities) to include organizing logistics and schedules
**Duties**:
Commercial Specialist is responsible for representing the United States Department of Commerce (USDOC), United States and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) in Indonesia. Serves as a professional analyst and advisor to the U.S. staff in planning, organizing, and administering programs to facilitate the marketing of U.S. goods and services. Assists U.S. firms by developing and organizing marketing strategies, including market research and reporting, planning trade promotion events, identifying, and leveraging trade opportunities, and bringing U.S. and host country business representatives together.
Develops and maintains key professional and social relationships (mid-to-high levels) to exchange information and gain cooperation and knowledge on substantive trade and commercial matters. Analyzes market trends and evaluates market research involving the sectors for which responsible. Performs research and prepares highly complex factual analysis on a variety of matters affecting U.S. exports and trade in assigned industry sectors. Advises U.S. and host-country clients on each other's regulation as they affect trade and investment opportunities. Informs host country officials and business organizations about U.S. legislation, regulation and practices pertaining to foreign investment, all with limited supervision. Develops proposed solutions U.S, companies can pursue to enter the market or advance their engagement in the market. Prepares materials and briefings designed to influence companies to pursue proposed solutions.
Is responsible for developing and implementing inbound investment promotions events and activities within their sectors of responsibility. Advocates for U.S. trade interests by implementing projects, identifying appropriate actions, and resolving trade problems. Investigates trade complaints in assigned industry sectors and makes recommendations for resolution.
The incumbent has responsibility for the complex and strategic industrial sectors representing high potential for U.S. exporters and that require critical advocacy and addressing complex market-access issues. Assigned industry sectors generally include complex sectors, such as (but not limited to) Aerospace, Defense, Information Technologies, Medical Equipment, Energy, Safety & Security, Automotive, Environmental Technologies, Industrial Equipment, etc. Shares knowledge to foster electronic engagement in support of the agency's mission.
**Qualifications and Evaluations**:
- Requirements:
**EXPERIENCE**: Minimum four (4) years of work experience in business, government, or industry association in one or more fields of marketing, international trade, economics, trade promotions, project management, and marketing analysis/research that includes significant analysis and report writing.
**JOB KNOWLEDGE**:Thorough knowledge of the host country's economy, commercial and industrial structures, business and industry customs and practices, trade and investment laws, regulation, and policies. Comprehensive working knowledge of international trade (terms and procedures). Significant understanding of legislation, rules and regulations affecting trade and investment.
- Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, marketing, international trade or international affair or host country equivalent is required.
- Evaluations:
**LANGUAGE**: Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate is required. (This may be tested)
**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:Strong interpersonal skills, salesmanship, critical and analytical thinking, problem solving, judgement and proactively assessing obstacles and identifying solutions to ensure programmatic success is essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) to create documen