This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the lead economic evaluation advisor for the Office of SAFETY Act Implementation (OSAI) to ensure economic review considerations are factored in business process reengineering, data management activities, and in the development of the new IT system of record. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Economist, GS-0110-14/15, your typical work assignments may include: Conducting independent economic research in support of OSAI analysis projects such as potential economic costs, benefits, and risk reduction outcomes associated with applicant products or services, applying quantitative models to assess how each application might impact national security and private sector risk management. Finding new data sources made available by OCHCO, DHS authoritative databases; federal, state, and local governments; and professional economic societies, universities and other otherwise untapped sources. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to refine policies that optimize costs and benefits for both private and public sectors under the SAFETY Act. Engages with stakeholders such as insurance companies, technology providers, and legal experts to discuss and refine liability assessments and insurance requirements under the SAFETY Act. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• This position is eligible for telework based on agency policy.
• This position requires you to have access, safeguard, and store classified national security information on a regular basis. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements A. Degree: 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. Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Identifying risk models to understand the economic impact of various threats and the effectiveness of different technologies in mitigating those threats; 2) Leading efforts to innovate and improve the analytical and forecasting tools used within the program; 3) Recommending financial viability of proposed policy changes, considering potential costs, benefits, and the impact on public and private stakeholders. You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Planning and carrying out projects for collecting detailed economic data; 2) Conducting independent economic research in support of analysis projects such as potential economic costs, benefits, and risk reduction outcomes associated with applicant products or services; 3) Applying quantitative models to assess how each application might impact national security and private sector risk management; 4) Leading the development of new policies and updates to existing policies by providing insights into the economic implications of different regulatory options. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Jared Tittle
• Phone: (912) 267-3551
• Email: [email protected]