This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). This position supports the Director of Finance and Administration in providing administrative services.

Duties

As aDeputy Director of Macroeconomic Forecasting, GS-15-0301, your typical work assignments may include the following: Coordinates with and utilizes the work of CEA economists. Works across agencies to analyze and incorporate economic data in forecasts of U.S. economic performance. Contributes to CEA's work in developing the Administration's economic assumptions and forecast underlying the annual budget. including working with officials at the Treasury Department, Department of Commerce, Department of Labor, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in evaluating the macroeconomic effects of Federal spending, tax, and regulatory policies. Works on projects relating to major financial and economic developments that has an impact on US economic policy, performance or Administration forecasts. Provides CEA and Executive Office of the President (EOP) components with timely analysis of current business and financial conditions and their effects on the performance of the US economy.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• Suitability for Federal employment
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates your ability: 1) Conducting quantitative research and policy analysis that applies econometric modeling, statistical analysis, cost-benefit analytical procedures and/or input-output analysis; 2) Fluency in programming languages that are frequently used to analyze data, such as R, Python, Stata, and E-views; and 3) Building macroeconomic forecasts and their components, and a and comprehensive knowledge of major forecasting models, such as FOMC and Bluechip. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Council of Economic Advisors 725 17th Street Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]