Policy Economics Analyst - Regulatory & Cost-Benefit

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service in Fort Collins, CO, seeks an economist in the Office of Policy and Program Development, Policy Analysis Staff, to perform policy and regulatory cost-benefit analyses and research. The incumbent will contribute to FSIS policy development and cross-agency regulatory work.

Responsibilities include reviewing food safety policy, identifying areas for policy improvement, and communicating findings to technical and non-technical audiences within the agency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics with 21 econ hours and 3 in statistics/calculus.
• Combo of education and experience allowed with relevant coursework.
• Specialized experience in economic analysis and policy research.

Skills

Economic analysis

Policy analysis

Cost-benefit analysis

Data interpretation

Education

Economics degree + statistics/calculus credits

Job description

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service in Fort Collins, CO, seeks an economist in the Office of Policy and Program Development, Policy Analysis Staff, to perform policy and regulatory cost-benefit analyses and research. The incumbent will contribute to FSIS policy development and cross-agency regulatory work.

Responsibilities include reviewing food safety policy, identifying areas for policy improvement, and communicating findings to technical and non-technical audiences within the agency.