International Economist

US Commerce, International Trade Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

US Commerce, International Trade Administration in Washington, DC seeks an International Economist to support economic analyses and policy discussions. You will apply economic theory and data sources to develop findings and recommendations for program offices.

Qualifications emphasize a BA in economics with 21 econ hours and 3 in statistics/calculus, or a PhD or higher degree; experience with data processing tools and statistical techniques; ability to present conclusions to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics with at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 in statistics/calculus.
• Ph.D. or related doctoral degree or 3 years of graduate study in relevant field for substitution.
• Combination of education and experience to meet total requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed economic research to inform analyses and recommendations.
• Analyze economic data and trends to support reports and decisions.
• Use statistical techniques to interpret primary and secondary data sources.
• Present findings and conclusions to diverse audiences.

Skills

Economic research

Data analysis

Statistics

Education

Economics degree with 21 econ hours + 3 in stats/calculus

Ph.D. or doctoral degree

Tools

Data processing tools

Job description

This vacancy is for an International Economist in the International Trade Administration within the Department of Commerce.

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-Series Applicants 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:

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:

• 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.

OR-

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

-OR-

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:

• 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
• 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:

• 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.