This position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program that is designed to attract students with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. This position is specifically for an internship in the FTC's Bureau of Economics. The Bureau's main responsibilities are providing economic analysis in support of antitrust and consumer protection investigations and conducting research on the functioning of markets in the economy.

Duties

Student Trainees will have the opportunity to develop data analysis skills and assist professional economists in performing statistical and econometric analyses to support the Bureau's mission.As a Student Trainee (Office Automation) - Bureau of Economics Intern, you will assist economists with gathering data, preparing data for analysis, and performing economic analyses.In addition, you will perform the following duties, which includes, but is not limited to; Convert file formats, check data contents, conduct basic data quality checks to assure reliability before performing econometric or other statistical analysis. Generate data sets from qualitative data or surveys in order to conduct econometric or other statistical analysis on these data. Write programs in Stata, R, or Python that summarize and describe data contents clearly and accurately. Write programs in Stata, SAS, R, or Python that apply statistical and econometric methods appropriately to address consumer protection and antitrust issues. Prepare accurate and clear graphs, tables, and other visualizations output that effectively summarize the data. Communicate professionally and respectfully with colleagues - both orally and in writing. Listen, clarify ambiguities, and act on guidance by economists and supervisors. Work effectively and proactively with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• This position is subject to a background investigation.
• You must be a United States Citizen.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must be enrolled in an accredited school and must meet half-time student enrollment requirements.
• You must submit a transcript with your application.
• You must be at least 16 years of age or older.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• You must submit a complete application package.
• This position is not in the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, or trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. Certificate programs are defined as post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. Veterans' preference applies in the hiring process. In order to receive preference in hiring, you must clearly identify your claim for veterans' preference when you apply. Must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship. If graduation from an undergraduate program is expected by Spring 2024, must be accepted for enrollment to a fall graduate program and able to provide verification of this acceptance. Must possess requirements of the Pathways program for Internships. All applications must be received on-line via www.usajobs.gov. To qualify for this position at the GS-04 level, you must possess the following:- Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree. (students who have completed four semesters by Summer 2024)

Education

This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer.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: FOREIGN EDUCATION

Contacts

• Address Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite H-723 Washington, DC 20580 US
• Name: Riandra Bates
• Phone: 2023262419
• Email: [email protected]