Economist

Position Overview

This Public Notice outlines the qualification requirements for candidates eligible for positions under the General Schedule. Applicants must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. Please note that your application will remain active throughout the open period, and reapplication is required once the notice closes. For additional important agency information, click on the "Learn more about this agency" button.

Required Qualifications

• Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions.
• Requirements: BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT – Degree in economics (including at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus) OR a combination of education and experience (courses equivalent to a major in economics plus appropriate experience or additional education).
• Experience Required: GS-11 – At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level, including developing, improving, and implementing analysis and evaluation techniques, and preparing and coordinating reference papers and documentation.
• Experience Required: GS-12 – At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, including applying economics and quantitative social science methods as well as operations research analysis to perform complex assignments.
• Experience Required: GS-13 – At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, including performing quantitative and qualitative analysis of adversarial economic systems and organizations, and planning, evaluating, and executing assignments using economic theories, methods, and practices.
• Experience Required: GS-14 – At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, including providing design requirements, conducting experiments and investigations, developing analytic models, methods, algorithms, formulas, and simulations, and planning for operational experimentation.
• Experience Required: GS-15 – At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level, including providing assessments of economic performance, advising on economic strategy, and delivering analysis to support the development of regional strategy.
• Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) – Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of economics, political science, and operations research; proficiency in investigative and analytical techniques; and the ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with peers and management.
• PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE – Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work when duties, responsibilities, and hours per week are clearly identified.
• VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE – Includes both paid and unpaid volunteer work that helps build critical competencies applicable to the position.
• Education: If using education to qualify, you must submit transcripts for verification. For positions with a positive degree requirement, official transcripts are not required at the time of application but must be verified prior to appointment. Education completed in foreign institutions must be proven equivalent to U.S. education standards.
• Requirements: Employment Type – OTHER