Economist

Bureau of Economic Analysis•Suitland, MD

About The Position

The Bureau of Economic Analysis is hiring an Economist, ZP-0110-3 (FPL ZP-3). This open continuous announcement may also be used to fill other Economist positions in the same geographic location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. The Economist prepares estimates, analyzes data trends and economic developments, resolves statistical and conceptual problems, and researches ways to improve the quality of estimates and production processes. The work is performed under strict deadlines in collaboration with other professionals. The position also communicates economic findings verbally and in writing through presentations and papers that analyze or explain economic data, methods, or topics.

Requirements

Meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Be a U.S. citizen and suitable for Federal employment.
Register for Selective Service, if applicable.
Meet the minimum education requirement through either a degree in economics including at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus, or equivalent coursework forming a major in economics combined with appropriate experience or additional education.
For Band 3 (GS-11), have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to Band 2 (GS-09) in Federal service, or meet the qualifying education alternative.
Specialized experience includes using computer software; compiling and assembling statistical material and applying statistical techniques and analysis to data; collecting economic data from primary or multiple sources; manipulating or analyzing economic data; preparing statistical tables and reports; conducting independent research and preparing preliminary findings; and locating and collecting relevant data to analyze a specified problem.
The education alternative is three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
Submit college transcripts to document the basic entry requirements.
Complete the required USA Hire assessment within 48 hours of the announcement's closing date.
Qualifying experience may include economic research assignments; supervisory or project coordination work evaluating and interpreting economic information; or college/university economics teaching combined with specified research, graduate thesis direction, or technical consulting/advising.

Responsibilities

Prepare estimates and analyze data trends and economic developments.
Resolve statistical and conceptual problems.
Research and improve the quality of estimates and production processes.
Work with other professionals under strict deadlines.
Deliver presentations and prepare papers analyzing or explaining economic data, methods, or topics.