International Economist

Commerce, International Trade Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commerce, International Trade Administration seeks an Economist to contribute to federal economic analysis in Washington, DC. The position follows the OPM qualification standards and requires one year of specialized experience at GS-09 or equivalent for GS-11 level, with potential advancement to GS-12 or GS-13.

Responsibilities include conducting detailed economic research, analyzing data and trends, and developing findings to support analyses, reports, and recommendations using standard

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience includes conducting detailed economic research.
• Analyzing economic data and trends, and developing findings.
• Using computer data processing tools and economic research techniques.

Skills

Economic research

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Report writing

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics

Statistics or calculus coursework

Advanced degree substitution

Tools

Computer data processing tools

Economic research techniques

Job description

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-SeriesApplicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT: The below represents the Economist 0110 series education requirement: A. Degree: A bachelor's or higher degree in 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 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND To qualify at the GS-11 level you must meet one of the following:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

• You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience is defined as: Conducting detailed economic research.
• Analyzing economic data and trends.
• and/or developing findings to support economic analyses, reports, or recommendations.
• AND Utilizing computer data processing tools and economic research techniques to analyze and interpret economic data.
• AND Conducting economic and statistical analyses using primary and secondary data sources and statistical techniques.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A combination of experience and graduate level education to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements.

To qualify at the GS-12 level:

• Specialized experience is defined as: Conducting detailed economic research.
• Analyzing economic data and trends and/or developing findings to support economic analyses, reports, or recommendations.
• Utilizing computer data processing tools and economic research techniques to analyze and interpret economic data.
• AND Analyzing data and preparing reports to present findings and conclusions.
• AND Presenting controversial findings and recommendations to a wide range of audiences.

To qualify at the GS-13 level:

• Specialized experience is defined as: Conducting comprehensive economic research and analysis to evaluate economic trends, issues, and impacts and develop findings and/or recommendations.
• AND Developing economic research methodologies and analytical approaches to address significant program issues and objectives.
• AND Participating in or serving as an advisor to interagency workgroups addressing economic, policy, or program issues.
• AND Analyzing data and preparing reports to present findings, conclusions, and recommendations.