Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) Specialist - Commerce, International Trade Administration

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To qualify at the GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Creating Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) programming language and advising on SAS programming issues. Designing, developing, and applying Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software functions and features to create, modify, test, and maintain statistical programs. Communicating complex technical, statistical, and program information orally and in writing to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders, management officials, or customers. As a Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Researches, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and information, and communicate sound recommendations. Communicates information in various forms to diverse audiences to promote understanding and skill in the use of Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS). Designs, develops, and applies advanced Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) software functions and features to analyze complex data, automate processes, and support organizational decision-making. Prepares Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) programming language that routinely yields outcomes consistent with Antidumping methodologies. Communicates information in various forms to diverse audiences to promote understanding and skill in the use of Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS). This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) Specialist GS-0301-13, FPL GS-13 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience. This position is also advertised under ITA-EC-DE-26-13026805, which is open to Merit Promotion/Direct Hire/Delegated Examining eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.