Research Economist

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeks a Research Economist to conduct regulatory analysis and lead the Commission’s economic analysis in support of rulemaking, policy development, and oversight.

The role focuses on regulatory impact analysis, market impact assessment, and evaluation of regulatory alternatives, with an emphasis on clear communication to stakeholders and the public.

Qualifications

• Degree in economics with at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
• Transcripts MUST be submitted.
• To qualify for CT-15 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to CT-14.
• Specialized experience includes: designing, coordinating, and directing quantitative and qualitative studies of financial markets.
• Specialized experience includes: researching regulation of derivatives markets.
• Specialized experience includes: translating complex economic data into policy guidance for senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory analysis and lead economic analysis in support of rulemaking and policy development.
• Disseminate research to market participants and the public to foster transparency.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Economic research

Policy translation

Education

Economics degree with required coursework

Job description

The Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) is seeking a Research Economist to conduct regulatory analysis and lead the Commission’s economic analysis in support of rulemaking, policy development, and oversight. The OCE provides expert economic advice to the Commission, with a primary focus on regulatory impact analysis, market impact assessment, and evaluation of regulatory alternatives; to foster market transparency by disseminating its research to market participants and the general public.

Basic Requirement

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet both the basic requirement and specialized experience for the positions. Applicants must possess one of the following: A) Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. (Transcripts MUST be submitted) OR B) Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Transcripts MUST be submitted)

In addition to the basic requirements for this position:

To qualify for the CT-15 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-14 level). Specialized experience includes but is not limited to:

• Experience designing, coordinating, and directing quantitative and qualitative studies of financial markets.
• Experience conducting complex economic research and analysis related to the regulation of derivatives markets.
• Experience translating complex economic and data‑driven information into clear, policy‑relevant, guidance to support senior‑level decision‑making.