ECONOMIC SPECIALIST

U.S. Embassy Canberra; Canberra; Sur place; AUD 122 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

U.S. Embassy Canberra seeks an experienced economist to serve as the go-to expert on Australian economic policy. You will report to the Deputy Economic Counselor, collaborate with a team of American diplomats, and engage with U.S. officials and visiting Members of Congress.

You will brief the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission, contribute to strategic planning, and provide informed analysis while offering your own perspectives when appropriate.

Qualifications

• 5 years of economics-related work experience in government, industry, or think tanks.
• Bachelor's degree in economics is required.
• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English.

Responsabilités

• Advance the bilateral economic relationship by tracking and reporting on Australia's economy, budget, trade policy and trends.
• Advise on strategic priorities with practical briefings, analysis and reporting for Embassy leadership.
• Build and maintain networks across government, industry and civil society; mentor colleagues.
• Support high-level visits, plan logistics and note-taking for delegations and events.
• Deliver economic cooperation in the Pacific with partners to advance joint projects.
• Promote the U.S.–Australia economic partnership and the relationship’s impact on prosperity.

Connaissances

Economics experience

Fluent English

Formation

Bachelor's degree in economics

Description du poste

$135,990 + super + performance-based bonus

You'll be the Economic Section's go-to expert on key areas of Australian economic policy. You'll report to the Deputy Economic Counselor and work closely with a team of American diplomats. You'll also work with a wide range of U.S. Government officials, from visiting Members of Congress to senior trade negotiators.

Your analysis will reach the top. You'll help brief the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission and contribute directly to the Section's strategic planning. We value clear thinking and sound judgment, and we want someone with the confidence to give their own view, even when it goes against the consensus.

• Advance the bilateral economic relationship: Track and report on Australia's economy, including the national budget, trade policy, legislation and emerging trends.
• Advise on strategic priorities: Give Embassy leadership practical recommendations through briefings, analysis and reporting.
• Build and maintain networks: Develop contacts across government, industry and civil society, and mentor colleagues across the Embassy and consulates.
• Support high-level visits: Plan and support U.S. delegations and Embassy events, from logistics to note-taking and reporting.
• Deliver economic cooperation in the Pacific: Work with U.S. and Australian partners to advance joint projects in the Pacific Islands.
• Promote the U.S.-Australia economic partnership: Show how the relationship with the United States drives Australia's prosperity and economic security.

Skills and Experience

Applicants must have:

• 5 years of economics-related work experience in relevant sectors, including government, industry, or think tank/academiais required.
• Bachelor's degree in economics is required.
• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English is required.
• Knowledge of economic and political environment in Australia.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.