Industry Economist

Federal Communications Commission

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 102,000 - 187,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Care Insurance

Holidays and Leave

Retirement Thrift Savings Plan

Transit Benefit

Alternative Work Schedule

Telecommuting

Job summary

The Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC is seeking an economist to serve as expert advisor on complex economic issues in telecommunications and regulatory policy, addressing analyses for reports and testimony before Congress.

The incumbent will develop data collections, perform econometric analyses on competition, pricing, broadband deployment, spectrum allocation, and the technological development of communications services; lead studies and present results to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

Expert and technical advisor on complex economic issues in telecommunications and regulatory policy
Develop data collection and econometric analyses for competition and pricing in telecom markets

Responsibilities

Serve as expert and technical advisor on complex economic issues in telecommunications and regulatory policy.
Respond to special requests for analyses, research, and studies for policymaking and for preparation of testimony before Congressional Committees.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement data collections for economic analyses of competition and pricing in telecommunications markets.
Initiate and conduct economic research and develop analytical techniques for regulation of telecommunications markets.
Develop economic models and apply econometric techniques to evaluate industry behavior and regulatory impacts.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Federal Communications Commission
Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Schedule: This is a full-time position. Work schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of the supervisor, consistent with agency policy.

This position is located in the Office of Economics and Analytics, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as an expert and technical advisor on complex economic issues in telecommunications and regulatory policy, typically in the areas of industrial organization, applied microeconomics, and/or econometrics. The incumbent responds to special requests for specific analyses, research, and studies for use in reports to inform policymaking, and for preparation of testimony to be presented before Congressional Committees.

In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the incumbent develops and implements meaningful data collections, processes the collected data for economic analyses, and undertakes such analyses to enhance understanding of competition and pricing in telecommunications markets, broadband deployment, spectrum allocation, and the technological deployment of communications services.

The incumbent initiates and conducts complex economic research, analyses, and studies and develops analytical techniques for economic studies on regulation of the telecommunications markets, broadband deployment, spectrum allocation, and the technological development of communications services.

The incumbent conducts and leads sophisticated analyses of major economic issues and policy questions, preparing reports and presenting results to audiences with varying levels of expertise. The incumbent collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to conduct and direct studies on the economics of the telecommunications industry.

The studies require a high degree of specialized knowledge of economics and statistics, especially as they relate to the telecommunications industry, and a strong grasp of industry trends. The incumbent develops economic models and applying econometric techniques to evaluate industry behavior and regulatory impacts.

Requirements & Education

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time in grade restrictions do not apply to Direct Hire procedures.

Any/all educational requirements are listed and outlined within the "Qualifications" section.

The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Care Insurance
Holidays and Leave
Retirement Thrift Savings Plan
Transit Benefit
Alternative Work Schedule
Telecommuting

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Communications Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is a full-time position. Work schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of the supervisor, consistent with agency policy. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.