Policy Economist, Economic Policy Division

Executive Office of President Donald Trump; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Economist position in the Economic Policy Division of the Office of Management and Budget, located in Washington, DC, focuses on analyzing industrial organization, trade, and public economics to inform Presidential and OMB priorities. As GS-0110-13, you will develop econometric models, produce memoranda and briefings, and advise policymakers on fiscal and regulatory policy.

The ideal candidate has a strong economics background, experience communicating complex findings to diverse audiences,

Qualifications

• All qualifications must be met by the closing date.
• Specialized experience at least one year at or above the GS-12 level or equivalent.
• BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Economics degree with 21 semester hours in economics and 3 in statistics, accounting, or calculus, or combination of education and experience.
• GS-13 qualification: one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level in economic studies, communicating economic information, and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes industrial organization, market structure, and competition for Presidential and OMB priorities; delivers findings on policy timelines.
• Estimates effects of tariffs, trade measures, tax policies, and spending programs using econometric models.
• Designs studies in industrial organization, trade, tax policy, and public economics; produces memoranda, estimates, and briefings.
• Develops tools to evaluate current conditions, project future trends, and measure fiscal policy impact.
• Applies current literature to questions under review.
• Leads and contributes to cross-cutting analyses with staff in the Economic Policy Division and other agencies.
• Advises staff and policymakers on economic questions arising in the Administration's budget and policy process.

Skills

Economic analysis

Policy communication

Data interpretation

Education

Economics degree with required coursework

Job description

The Economist position in the Economic Policy Division of the Office of Management and Budget, located in Washington, DC, focuses on analyzing industrial organization, trade, and public economics to inform Presidential and OMB priorities. As GS-0110-13, you will develop econometric models, produce memoranda and briefings, and advise policymakers on fiscal and regulatory policy.

The ideal candidate has a strong economics background, experience communicating complex findings to diverse audiences,