Economist

Please see announcement on USAJOBS for available locations. Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, located in Washington, DC. Duties In this position you will serve as the principal economist, responsible for preparing comprehensive regulatory analyses for CBP regulatory actions. The position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10). Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: Preparing comprehensive regulatory impact analyses that assess economic and societal effects, including baselines, costs, benefits, and alternatives, in accordance with EO 12866, OMB Circular A-4, RFA, PRA, and UMRA. Conducting research and analysis on regulatory issues affecting the secure movement of people through U.S. ports of entry, security of international cargo supply chains (truck, rail, air, sea), and international trade and customs revenue functions, and documenting results in detailed, reproducible reports for rulemaking dockets. Providing technical guidance and support to other economists, including reviewing their work, developing analytical approaches, and preparing and delivering briefings, policy papers, and other materials that translate complex economic concepts for technical and non‑technical audiences. Reviewing regulations and supporting economic analyses from other DHS components; participating in intra‑ and interagency workgroups and committees to exchange information, coordinating positions, and contributing economic expertise on homeland security, customs revenue, and international trade policies. Requirements You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service. Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years. All pre‑employment processes will be conducted in English. You may be required to pass a background investigation. CBP follows the DHS Drug‑Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Qualifications Basic Requirement: Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience as described below and meet the basic requirement listed above. Experience: you qualify for the GS‑14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Detailed responsibilities of experience include: Conducting independent cost‑benefit and regulatory impact analyses of moderately to highly complex regulatory actions, including developing regulatory baselines, assessing quantitative and qualitative costs and benefits. Applying advanced economic theory and quantitative/qualitative research methods—using statistical/econometric software and other analytical tools—to collect, analyze, and interpret economic data related to border security, passenger and cargo movement, international trade, and customs revenue issues. Planning, organizing, and executing all phases of economic studies or segments of larger projects, from problem definition and hypothesis formulation through data collection, analysis, interpretation of results, and preparation of clear, well‑documented, and reproducible reports suitable for inclusion in public rulemaking dockets. Reviewing proposed regulations and supporting analyses from other organizational components; contributing professional economic expertise in intra‑ and interagency workgroups; and helping to develop or standardize methods and best practices for regulatory analysis to support policy development and continuity. Communicating complex economic concepts, methods, and findings—both orally and in writing—to senior management, interagency partners, and non‑technical stakeholders, including defending analytical approaches, addressing skepticism, and negotiating or building consensus among parties with differing interests. Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Additional Information The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non‑competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Peace Corps and VISTA Land Management Hiring Flexibility Act: The following documents are required at the time of application: SF‑50s to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility requirements and the most recent performance rating signed by your supervisor or a statement from your supervisor documenting acceptable performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr