Economist

U.S. Department of Commerce; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA, invites applications for an analyst position in the Office of Planning and Budget, Forecasting and Analysis Division, supporting workload and fee analyses to inform agency plans and policy.

Applicants must meet OPM education requirements in economics and demonstrate specialized experience such as reviewing, drafting, and presenting analytical findings; education alternatives and graduate degrees are considered.

Qualifications

• A degree in economics with at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable as an alternative.
• Specialized experience related to reviewing, drafting, and presenting analysis.

Skills

Economic analysis

Modeling

Documentation

Education

Degree in economics

Graduate education acceptable

Job description

This position resides in the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB), Forecasting and Analysis Division, at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Forecasting and Analysis Division has full responsibility for estimating and analyzing workloads, fees, fee collections, fee setting, and related financial, economic, and operating parameters across the agency. Such estimates provide the basis for agency operating plans and policy. You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available here.

CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AS LISTED UNDER EDUCATION IN ADDITION TO SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE.

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

OR

B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Specialized Experienceis experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-5. Specialized experience for this position includes:

GS-07:

• Experience assisting in the reviewing, drafting, and editing documents, summary material, tables, and related items; and
• Experience building models using qualitative and quantitative methods based on guidance and techniques from senior staff; and
• Experience documenting findings of analysis to discuss results with colleagues
• OR
• 1 full year of graduate level education
• OR
• Superior academic achievement

GS-09:

• Experience reviewing, drafting, and editing documents, summary material, tables, and related items; and
• Experience building models using qualitative and quantitative methods based on guidance and techniques from senior staff; and
• Experience documenting findings of analysis and presenting results with colleagues

or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education

or possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.