Research Analyst/Evaluator I (Paralegal or Equivalent) - Ardent Eagle Solutions

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Overview:

To support E&C’s Section 232 Exclusions Team.

Background:

In 2017, the Department of Commerce (DOC) was asked to conduct an investigation into the impact on our national security from imports of steel mill products and from imports of wrought and unwrought aluminum. These investigations were carried out under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. On January 11, 2018, the DOC formally submitted to President Trump the results of the investigation. On March 8, 2018 President Trump announced Presidential Proclamations 9704 and 9705 ordering Section 232 tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum. The Secretary of Commerce has the authority to grant exclusions from the duties, “if the steel or aluminum articles are determined not to be in a sufficient and reasonable available amount or of a satisfactory quality or based upon specific national security considerations.” Individuals or organizations using steel articles in business activities or supplying steel to users in the U.S. may submit exclusion requests with respect to the Proclamation. In addition, any individual or organization in the U.S. can file objections to exclusions. The DOC’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has the lead on national security analysis. The Enforcement and Compliance (E&C) unit of the DOC’s International Trade Administration is responsible for providing technical analyses for product exclusions related to the proceedings and submitting a recommendation to BIS on whether the technical merits of the request and objections warrant approving or denying the exclusion request. Currently, E&C does not have sufficient staff resources with the expertise required to evaluate the exclusion requests and objections to requests. Information on the exclusion procedures can be found here: https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/232-steel

Responsibilities:

Assist with the final review of Section 232 exclusion requests. This work will include tasks such as reviewing draft recommendations prepared by a team of evaluators; reviewing documentation submitted by outside parties; analyzing documentation and reviewing memoranda with draft recommendations to approve or deny exclusion requests; ensuring memoranda are clear enough for public consumption and do not include any confidential or business proprietary information; applying pre-determined evaluation criteria, guidance, and regulations when conducting analysis and review; entering or editing findings in proscribed forms and databases based on instructions from the Government Task Manager; drafting summary materials, conducting quality control and fact-checking; and briefing findings and recommendations to senior leadership for final approval. Knowledge of the U.S. steel and aluminum industries and downstream markets, while not required, is beneficial.

• Conducts comprehensive analyses in an effort to inquire, examine, find or revise facts, principles, and theories for internal use by an organization.
• Prepares investigative reports entailing the examination of public records or other specific information sources to reach a conclusive decision point.
• Considers numerous factors, such as whether the product is currently being produced in the United States, whether substitution of the product is possible, whether qualification requirements affect the requestor’s ability to use domestic products, inventories, and whether the requested product is under development by a U.S. producer who will imminently be able to produce it in marketable quantities and any other relevant factors.

Qualifications:

Requires 5 years of paralegal (or similar type) experience.  

Clearance:Public TrustEducation:

Requires BS/BA in an analytical discipline

Benefits and EEO:

At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and level of work that is needed to perform while on task with Ardent Eagle Solutions. Other duties may be assigned. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles.
 
Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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