This vacancy is for an Economist position in the Research and Methodology Branch located at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Economist, ZP-0110-3/4, FPL ZP-4 positions within the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Conceives, plans, and carries out research studies to resolve conceptual or statistical problems or to analyze interrelationships among variables. Direct and conduct major research efforts and special programs. Communicate economic and statistical information in writing and in person to high-level stakeholders internal and external to the agency.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirement: Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. or Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Evaluation of Experience Examples of qualifying experience include: individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation; supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or teaching assignments in a college or university that included both class instruction in economics subjects and one of the following (1) personal research that produced evidence of results, (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems. Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the Basic Entry Requirements above, applicants must have the experience listed below. For the Band III (GS-11): To qualify for the Band III (GS-11 level) You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/band (GS-9) equivalent level or Band II. Examples of specialized experience include: compiling and assembling economic material and applying statistical techniques and analysis to data; possessing responsibility for collecting economic data from a primary or variety of sources; providing written analysis to communicate economic findings, manipulating or analyzing economic data; preparing statistical tables and reports; conducting research and preparing preliminary write-ups of findings; locating and collecting relevant data to analyze a specified problem; and communicating economic concepts at various levels. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree for research positions. For the Band IV (GS-13): To qualify for the Band IV (GS-13 level) you must meet the basic requirements listed above and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12 level) or Band III. Examples of qualifying experience include compiling and assembling economic material and applying statistical techniques and analysis to data; possessing responsibility for collecting economic data from a primary or variety of sources; providing written analysis to communicate economic findings; manipulating or analyzing economic data; preparing statistical tables and reports; conducting research and preparing preliminary write-ups of findings; managing multiple projects and tasks; coordinating with management and applicable stakeholders on administrative and programmatic responsibilities; locating and collecting relevant data to analyze a specified problem; and communicating economic concepts at various levels. OR Education: Education cannot be substituted at this band/grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Economic Analysis 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Shirell Briscoe
• Phone: 301-763-1307
• Email: [email protected]