Forecasting Economist: Data-Driven Policy & Analysis

USPTO; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking a data-analytic professional in the Office of Planning and Budget, Forecasting and Analysis Division. The role focuses on estimating workloads, fees, and operating parameters to support agency planning and policy.

The position is based in Alexandria, VA with on-site work required; telework may be allowed situationally under agency policy. Applicants must meet OPM education requirements in economics, including statistics/calculus

Qualifications

• Economics degree with 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
• Must meet OPM qualifications standards for the position.
• Eligibility requirements and close date to be checked on USAJOBS posting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze workloads, fees, fee collections, fee setting, and related economic parameters.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data, and prepare preliminary reports per established procedures.
• Contribute to major projects and deliver project segments within a defined scope.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data interpretation

Project work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Job description

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking a data-analytic professional in the Office of Planning and Budget, Forecasting and Analysis Division. The role focuses on estimating workloads, fees, and operating parameters to support agency planning and policy.

The position is based in Alexandria, VA with on-site work required; telework may be allowed situationally under agency policy. Applicants must meet OPM education requirements in economics, including statistics/calculus