Economic Trade Data Analyst - DOC BIS (Hybrid - TS/SCI required)
Location: Washington, D.C.
BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.
We are actively seeking an experienced Economic Trade Data Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC's) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in efforts to advance national security, foreign policy, and economic interests.
This role will report in person to the Department of Commerce, Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB), Washington, DC 20230 two to three days per week.
Work Description:
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) develops export control policies, issues export licenses, and prosecutes violators to heighten the nation's economic prosperity. Additionally, BIS develops and implements policies and programs that ensure a strong, technologically superior defense industrial base. The objective of this project is to enhance the Office of Technology Evaluation's ability to conduct technical analysis, research, data analytics, data visualization, and technical support for the BIS Export Administration (EA).
In support of this program, the Economic Trade Data Analyst will provide advanced data analysis and integration support for the BIS Export Administration.
Responsibilities: The Economic Trade Data Analyst will work on a project delivery team, and support all task activities and project deliverables, such as:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of export policies and national security controls, U.S. industry's economic/regulatory concerns, and any impact to the Export Control Reform Act.
• Develop and apply operations research / statistical / mathematical / artificial intelligence / machine learning methodologies and techniques to analyze the effects of export controls
• Writing SQL codes and using analytic tools to produce data analyses and visualizations for various audiences including Senior executives and external stakeholders
• Review export and reexport transactions to identify noncompliance from foreign intermediaries and end users through a variety of data sources.
• Support consultation with Allies/partner countries and outreach to industry.
• Gather and analyze data from public, commercial, and government sources to assess effectiveness of licensing system and multilateral partnerships.
• Analyze and assist the evaluation of the capabilities, effectiveness, feasibility, and costs of proposed alternative export policies.
• Perform advanced supply chain analysis on domestic and international supply chains on a variety of industries, technologies, and product categories. Provide technical assistance regarding parametric and analytical supply chain analysis related to commodities and technologies of concern to the Department of Commerce.
• Apply advanced statistical and quantitative evaluation methods to develop and or recommend courses of action, management methodologies, and action implementation plans in directed recurring studies.
• Support and advise on implementation of collaborative knowledge management systems, (i.e., SharePoint, SQL, data management)

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, International Relations, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or other relevant field
• 6 years of relevant trade data analysis and project management experience
• Ability to understand data structures and write SQL queries and analyze/present results
• Proficient with data preparation and visualization tools such as PowerBI, Alteryx, Snowflake
• TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of data science programming in Python
• Understanding of common data science toolkits
• Independent problem-solving
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person

Benefits:
BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: healthcare reimbursement, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.
About BluePath
BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.
BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.