Economist

Bureau of Labor Statistics; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 56.000 - 73.000; Tempo pieno

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Telework eligible

Descrizione del lavoro

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the U.S. Department of Labor in the Chicago Regional Office, seeks a data collection or statistical analysis professional to support national labor market measurements.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting data collection using established methods, ensuring data reliability and comparability, and following up with respondents to secure timely results. Telework is eligible.

Descrizione del lavoro

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making. This position is with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Chicago Regional Office.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: Plans, schedules, and conducts data collection assignments using fairly complex economic or statistical techniques which are covered by established methods and procedures. Makes arrangements preparatory to obtaining voluntary data from enterprises for which the collection of data is expected to present relatively few complexities and for which precedents exist.

Applies standard practices and techniques to the solicitation of data and reports information in accordance with survey requirements. Evaluates the data collected and makes adjustments to ensure reliability and comparability as well as reasonableness and conformance to survey requirements. Makes follow-up contact to respondents providing data to ensure accurate and timely survey results.

While most data requirements are straight forward, some analysis is necessary to ensure that the data reported are accurate. Critically evaluate collection experiences in relations to survey design and specifications, survey materials, economic conditions affecting the industry and area studied, and trends in the industry and area. Recommends modifications in survey methods oriented toward improvements in the survey plan. Performs other duties as assigned.

For training and development purposes, assignments may include some segments or aspects of work that are typically at a higher level. Duties at the GS-07 are developmental leading up to the full performance level of the GS-12.

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $56409 – $73333/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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