Agricultural Economist

Foreign Agricultural Service; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreign Agricultural Service in Beltsville, MD, seeks an Agricultural Economist to analyze policy impacts on U.S. trade, develop forecasts, ensure data integrity, and prepare reports for clearance.

The role requires an Economics degree with 21 credits in economics and 3 in statistics/calculus, and a Secret clearance. Salary range is $121,785–$158,322 per year, with application deadline 2026-10-13.

Qualifications

• Requires Economics degree with sufficient coursework including statistics/calculus.
• Experience in analyzing policy changes on trade desirable.
• Ability to maintain and develop commodity forecasts and coordinate reports.

Responsibilities

• Conducts economic studies and analyses to assess implications of policy changes on U.S. trade of assigned commodities and products.
• Maintains and develops commodity forecasts, oversees data integrity, and coordinates preparation and clearance of reports.

Skills

Economic analysis

Data integrity

Forecasting

Education

Economics degree with 21 econ hours and 3 in statistics/calculus

Job description

This position is in Global Market Analysis (GMA), which supplies timely analysis and market intelligence to help meet USDA's trade policy, trade promotion and food security objectives. The incumbent will maintain and develop commodity forecasts, oversee data integrity, and coordinate the preparation and clearance of reports.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts economic studies and analyses to assess implications of policy changes on U.S. trade of assigned commodities and products.

Requirements & Education

Basic Require: Degree: Economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government