Economist

Patent and Trademark Office • Alexandria, VA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

This position resides in the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB), Forecasting and Analysis Division, at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The Forecasting and Analysis Division has full responsibility for estimating and analyzing workloads, fees, fee collections, fee setting, and related financial, economic, and operating parameters across the agency. Such estimates provide the basis for agency operating plans and policy. The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. The position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per leave year.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related competencies.
• Must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If selected, may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• Must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Degree in economics, which included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
• OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• Specialized experience for GS-07: Assisting in the reviewing, drafting, and editing documents, summary material, tables, and related items; building models using qualitative and quantitative methods based on guidance and techniques from senior staff; documenting findings of analysis to discuss results with colleagues OR 1 full year of graduate level education OR Superior academic achievement.
• Specialized experience for GS-09: Reviewing, drafting, and editing documents, summary material, tables, and related items; building models using qualitative and quantitative methods based on guidance and techniques from senior staff; documenting findings of analysis and presenting results with colleagues OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education OR possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.).

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Selecting and adapting quantitative methods, practices and theories to perform analysis, interpret results, and document findings.
• Participating in major projects, and developing and completing segments of a project of limited scope to gather and examine technical problems, and explain work results.
• Participating in data gathering, analysis, and interpretation, and preparation of preliminary reports according to established procedures.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level