FTC summer student trainees assist FTC economists in making independent policy recommendations to the Commission based on theoretical and empirical analysis of relevant issues. Student trainees also may aid in other economic work that supports the agency's mission. Economists in all fields of applied microeconomics and econometrics are encouraged to apply.

Duties

As an economist student trainee at the Federal Trade Commission, you will be performing the following duties: Apply statistical, mathematical, and econometric techniques to the analysis of data to give empirical content to economic theories and test hypotheses in support of policy recommendations. Under guidance of FTC economists, analyze and interpret economic and related information collected from companies to support policy and program decision-making. Assist FTC economists by collecting economic data and providing detailed economic analysis. Support investigations, reviews, and studies that apply a thorough knowledge of microeconomic theory to study the behavior of individual consumers, firms, and industries in order to analyze how markets establish relative prices among goods and services and thereby allocate limited resources among alternative uses. Analyze the likely effects on consumers and competition of mergers, agreements between firms, and individual firm business practices. Aid in the preparation of economic impact assessments under the laws that govern federal rulemaking to ensure adequate considerations of the costs and benefits of proposed rules. Participate in the development of oral and written products, tailored to the needs of the audience, in support of recommendations involving such far-reaching issues as the economic aspects of new or proposed investigations, policies, or rules affecting FTC programs. Undertake research aimed at addressing unresolved theoretical or empirical questions in topics related to competition, consumer protection, and general understanding of consumer and firm behavior.

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 all relevant l transcripts 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 or graduate program is expected by Spring 2024, must be accepted for enrollment to a fall graduate or PHD 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-09 level, you must possess the following: Completion of 2 academic years of graduate-level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, that includes at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 grade level in federal service or private sector or academia. Examples of qualifying experience may include: working on economic problem sets that address theoretical or empirical issues in microeconomics and/or econometrics and/or performing preliminary analysis for a research paper. Specific examples include: performing a detailed literature review, formulating a hypothesis based on theoretical and/or empirical facts, identifying and collecting data to study a microeconomic or econometric issue. 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 experience.

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]