Economist (DIRECT HIRE)

Full Job Description

The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people.

The Antitrust Division has an opening for an Economist to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process.

Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy?

Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled.

To qualify for this position at the GS-12, applicants must meet both the basic qualification requirements AND demonstrate the required specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level performing ALL of the below: Conducting economic studies and analyses (in fields such as microeconomics, industrial organization, health, labor, and econometrics) under the oversight of a senior co-worker, manager, or researcher; and Effectively communicating economic or econometric analyses by organizing and documenting research results through written reports and oral presentations.

To qualify for this position at the GS-13, applicants must meet both the basic qualification requirements AND demonstrate the required specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.

GS-13 level: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 level performing ALL of the below: Conducting economic studies and analyses (in fields such as microeconomics, industrial organization, health, labor, and econometrics) with the assistance of a senior co-worker, manager, or researcher; Effectively communicating economic or econometric analyses including assumptions and concepts by organizing and documenting research results through written reports and oral presentations; and Developing new economic or econometric techniques or models with assistance from senior researchers.

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates.

Part-time experience will be credited based on time spent in appropriate activities.

Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

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. Major Duties:

This position is located in the Expert Analysis Group (EAG) within the Antitrust Division (ATR).

The Expert Analysis Group (EAG) is one of the world's leading venues for developing and applying economics to real world questions of competition.

The Economist hired will conduct analysis that plays a central role in enforcement efforts to protect competition and benefit consumers through low prices, high quality, and innovation.

As an Economist (DIRECT HIRE), you will: Prepare economic reports and recommendations. Evaluate economic studies and determine data sources.

Initiate planning and conducting for economic studies and analyses. Plan and conduct economic studies and analyses. Contribute to program support activities.

Plan and coordinate group efforts on research projects. Program/project development and/or project management work.

Please note: Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement.