Economist

To qualify for this GS-9 level position, you must have one of the following: At least Fifty-two (52) weeks of specialized experience that equips the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been performed at a level equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service. Such experience should include using econometric, statistical or mathematical methods to assist with collecting and analyzing data for econometric analysis. OR 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate claimed education. OR A combination of graduate level coursework and specialized experience (as described above) which equals 100 percent of total requirements of this grade level. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate education. To qualify for this GS-11 level position, you must have one of the following: At least Fifty-two (52) weeks of specialized experience that equips the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been performed at a level equivalent to the GS-9 in the Federal service. Such experience should include conducting econometric studies or analysis using econometric, statistical or mathematical methods to create projections or predictions. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR have completed 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate education. OR A combination of graduate level coursework and specialized experience (as described above) which equals 100 percent of total requirements of this grade level. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate education APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor’s degree or higher degree in economics which included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus. NOTE: Submission of a transcript with application documents is required to qualify; OR A combination of education and experience which includes coursework equivalent to a major in economics (at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus) plus appropriate experience. NOTE: Submission of a transcript with application documents is required to qualify. **Both the specialized experience AND coursework are REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume and transcripts, or you will be disqualified from further consideration.**Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: Economist Series 0110 (opm.gov)
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Actuary, Office of Long-Range Actuarial Estimates, Headquarters Main Complex, Woodlawn, MD. This is a career ladder position description leading to the full performance position description, Economist, GS-110-12