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CBIZ

Economic Expert | International Trade

Hybrid

Washington, United states

Senior

Internship

01-12-2025

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Job Description

CBIZ’s Trade Remedies Group, the premier trade remedies consulting group, is seeking an economic export to practice before the U.S. International Trade Commission.

Essential Functions & Primary Duties

Participation in Import Injury Investigations (including antidumping and countervailing duty (“AD/CVD”) investigations and five-year reviews of existing AD/CVD orders, and global safeguard investigations) before the U.S. International Trade Commission (“USITC”).
Supervise or assist in supporting our law firm client’s involvement in Import Injury Investigations on behalf of their clients, including but not limited to:
Coordination with law firm clients and the industries/companies they support.
Developing the theory of the case, presentations, data, and analysis supporting the interests of our law firm clients’ clients.
Providing factual and analytical input for all stages of Import Injury Investigations.
Economic & Industry Analysis:
Conduct assessments of material injury and threat of material injury to U.S. domestic industries from allegedly unfair trade practices (imports sold below fair value or benefiting from countervailable subsidies).
Evaluate industry data: production, capacity utilization, sales, imports and exports, apparent consumption, market share, profitability, price under/overselling employment, and capital expenditures.
Data Collection & Verification:
Assist with developing responses to USITC questionnaires.
Compile data based on proprietary U.S. producers’, importers’, purchasers’, and foreign producers’ responses submitted to the USITC.
Prepare summary statistics and presentation materials based on the compiled data in consultation with attorneys and other analysts.
Litigation & Expert Testimony:
Work with legal team, economists, company officials, and other industry participants to:
Develop economic and factual arguments; Prepare expert testimony and economic arguments supported by underlying data; Ensure accurate and comprehensive supporting data.
Policy & Compliance Guidance:
Advise on trade remedy procedures, compliance, and possible implications of USITC decisions.
Support strategy for navigating the U.S. AD/CVD process or responding to international complaints.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD or Master’s degree in Economics or Statistics, or CPA (or equivalent certification)
Deep understanding of trade laws (Tariff Act of 1930, Trade Act of 1974, WTO rules, etc.)
Strong background in economics, statistics, or international trade policy
Familiarity with USITC and Commerce Department procedures
Excellent analytical, modeling, and report-writing skills

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required
8 years experience in public accounting or related field
5 years supervisory
Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
Proficient use of applicable technology
Must be able to travel based on business needs

About Us

CBIZ Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

About the Company

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what’s next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast. For more information, visit www.cbiz.... Know more