Economist

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the Basic Qualification Requirements AND possess the required Specialized Experience specific to the grade(s) listed below BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS: Applicants must meet the requirements specified in paragraphs 1 or 2 below. 1. A degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus; OR 2. A combination of education and experience — courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements, applicants must also meet the following conditions: To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. This experience must be identified in your resume. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the GS-11 level include: Working on a portion of an economic research project overseen by a senior coworker, manager, or researcher that uses widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods. The methods used should be evident from the provided writing sample; and Authoring an unpublished research paper that uses widely-acknowledged graduate level economic and/or econometric methods. The methods used should be evident from the provided writing sample. To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Conducting empirical analysis of an economic question using a data set created by the candidate with assistance from senior researchers that uses widely acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods. The methods used should be evident from the provided writing sample; and Developing a new economic or econometric model with assistance from senior researchers that uses widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods. The methods used should be evident from the provided writing sample.
The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people. The Antitrust Division has an opening for a Economist to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process. Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy?