The Antitrust Division (Division) is seeking highly qualified candidates to serve as economists in its Expert Analysis Group (EAG). EAG is one of the world's leading venues for developing and applying economics to real world questions of competition. The economists hired will conduct analysis that plays a central role in enforcement efforts to protect competition and benefit consumers through low prices, high quality, and innovation.

Duties

As an Economist in EAG, responsibilities will include: Analyzing the likely effects on competition of horizontal or vertical mergers. Analyzing the effects of business strategies and practices undertaken by a single firm. Analyzing the effects of agreements among firms and/or other economic agents. Analyzing the likely effects on competition and market outcomes of proposed changes in regulation, new regulatory rules, or proposed legislation. Testing whether a particular economic model is appropriate to a matter and drawing conclusions from theory to support a policy recommendation, often depending on measuring economic quantities and balancing offsetting effects. Determining useful sources of data and other relevant information to resolve critical issues identified by theoretical framework. Identifying unresolved theoretical or empirical questions that have broader application to issues in antitrust analysis and competition policy. Undertaking research aimed at addressing unresolved theoretical or empirical questions in the interest of advancing, understanding, and facilitating future analysis. Conceiving and planning pioneering work of outstanding scope, difficulty, and complexity in unexplored or previously unpromising areas of investigation. Developing oral or written presentations to deliver to colleagues at the Division and other competition agencies. Preparing economic reports and guiding other economists in the preparation of papers and manuscripts for publication related to the results of economic studies. Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL qualifications listed below: BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS: Applicants must meet the requirements specified in paragraphs 1 or 2 below. A degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus; OR A combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements, applicants must also meet the following conditions: To qualify for the GS-14 level, candidates must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- 13 level. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at this level include: Analyzing strategic behavior in multi-firm markets; Identifying optimal choices for a firm based on its competitive environment; Identifying and estimating relevant demand elasticities; Identifying and evaluating the effects of regulations or similar constraints on the profit-maximizing strategies of firms; and Identifying the significance of specific factors affecting a firm's entry to or exit from a market, such as network effects, market structure, or exclusionary practices. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. *In order to be considered for this position, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent transcript. Applicants using any education to qualify MUST submit copies of college transcripts or a list of college courses taken that identify for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade, and grade-point average received. An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify, however, it must include your full name. If selected, you may be asked to submit an official transcript prior to appointment.

Education

Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be creditable toward your qualifications. Therefore, you should provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/).

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.

Contacts

• Address Antitrust Division 450 5th Street, NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Personnel Section
• Phone: 202-514-2469
• Email: [email protected]