Economist

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is seeking an economist at GS-13/14 level to conduct independent economic research, influence policy decisions, and oversee cost-benefit analyses.

This role requires strong analytic capabilities and experience in providing technical guidance to senior leadership on economic initiatives. The position emphasizes quantitative and qualitative analyses, development of decision-support tools, and detailed economic reporting to inform major program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in economics with 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics/calculus.
• Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics plus related experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent economic research and cost-benefit analyses.
• Analyze methodological problems and plan acquisition/interpretation of economic data.
• Define analytic requirements and plan quantitative/qualitative analyses.
• Provide authoritative recommendations on Division policies related to economic analysis.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Statistics/Calculus coursework

Job description

This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period. Do NOT copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Your resume must describe your work and experience, in your own words.

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education and experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

A. Degree: Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited institution that included a major field of study in economics that included at least 21 semester hours or 31.5 quarter hours in economics AND 3 semester hours or 4.5 quarter 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.

Evaluation of Experience

Examples of qualifying experience include:

1. individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation;
2. supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or
3. teaching assignments in a college or university that included both class instruction in economics subjects and one of the following (1) personal research that produced evidence of results, (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems.

IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You qualify at the GS-13 grade level, if you have:

EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties:

1. Conducting independent economic research and analysis projects such as economic impact studies and cost benefit analyses;
2. Analyzing methodological problems and planning the basis for the acquisition and interpretation of economic data;
3. Planning and preparing quantitative and qualitative analysis; and
4. Making authoritative recommendations on Division policies that provide guidance, information, and technical expertise to senior leadership on policy initiatives pertaining to economic analysis.

You qualify at the GS-14 grade level, if you have:

EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties:

1. Conducting independent economic research and analysis projects such as economic impact studies and cost benefit analyses, including development of decision support tools;
2. Analyzing methodological problems and planning the basis for the acquisition and interpretation of economic data;
3. Defining analytic requirements, scoping and planning of quantitative and qualitative analysis including methods selection decisions (e.g., econometric analysis, pricing and market analysis, multiplier models, uncertainty and risk analysis, statistics, etc.); and
4. Making authoritative recommendations on Division policies that provide guidance, information, and technical expertise to senior leadership on policy initiatives pertaining to economic analysis.

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.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.