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Duties

At the Band IIB, the incumbent serves as a Sr. Economist providing economics research in support of GAO's engagements and performing advanced economic analyses of federal programs and policies. Duties of Band IIB staff involve, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

Qualifications

In addition to the basic requirement stated in the education section, you must have one year (52 weeks) of GAO experience equivalent to the next lower band level (PE-IIA, PT-II, PT-III, PA-II, MS-I) independently applying statistical research techniques to collect and interpret data and developing economic models or theories by May 5, 2024 (effective date of promotions).

Education

Basic Requirement:
Economist Series, 0110 Qualification Standard

A. Degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus;
OR
B. Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Most foreign education is not accredited by an accrediting body that is recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

Contacts

• Address Government Accountability Office Human Capital Office 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20548 US
• Name: Michelle Furukawa
• Email: [email protected]