Supervisory Economist

Bureau of Economic Analysis • Suitland, MD

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About The Position

The Supervisory Economist works in the Industry Economics Division at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The role supervises preparation of National Income and Product Accounts (NIPA) and industry estimates, analyzes economic data, oversees improvements to estimation methodologies, communicates economic concepts and findings to stakeholders, and provides leadership and direction to staff.

The position is Band IV (GS-13). Applicants must meet the education and specialized-experience requirements by the announcement’s closing date. The work includes analyzing and developing economic statistics; managing estimation procedures; conducting and assisting staff with research to improve estimation methods; explaining statistics and methods to varied audiences; managing project staff; identifying solutions to improve program efficiency and effectiveness; and providing staff with vision, oversight, and guidance.

A degree in economics with at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus is required, or equivalent coursework combined with appropriate experience or additional education. The position also requires one year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to Band III (GS-12) in Federal service. A USA Hire assessment is required after application and must be completed within the stated deadline.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Suitability for Federal employment.
• Selective Service registration, if applicable.
• Meet time-in-grade or time-in-band requirements by the closing date.
• Degree in economics including at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus; alternatively, equivalent coursework plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• One year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to Band III (GS-12) in Federal service.
• Specialized experience analyzing and developing economic statistics; managing estimation procedures; researching improvements to estimation methodologies; explaining statistics and methods to varied audiences; managing project staff; improving program efficiency and effectiveness; and providing staff oversight and guidance.
• Complete the required USA Hire assessment within the specified deadline.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation of NIPA and industry estimates.
• Analyze and manipulate data, including statistics on gross output, expenditures, and prices.
• Oversee strategies to improve methodologies and estimation techniques.
• Communicate economic concepts, methods, and results in writing and in person to high-level stakeholders inside and outside the agency.
• Provide leadership and direction for staff.
• Manage the development and maintenance of estimation procedures.
• Conduct and assist staff with research to improve estimation methodologies.
• Manage staff on projects.
• Present solutions to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide vision, oversight, and guidance to staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

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