Economist

Job Title: Economist
Location: Remote
This Position is contingent upon contract award
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Salary Range: $85K - $100K
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

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Description
IBSS is seeking an Economist to support rulemaking efforts under the MMPA and the ESA, in particular those associated with the development or modification of Take Reduction Plans and may include support for analyses associated with rulemakings to mitigate other threats to the species under the ESA or MMPA.

This Position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement methods to analyze economic impacts of regulations, policies, or alternatives intended to protect Atlantic large whales, including the North Atlantic right whale, from entanglement in commercial fisheries and vessel strikes
• Conducts review of relevant data, methods, and procedures pursuant to the appropriate statutes, regulations, executive orders, and other policies. This includes, but is not limited to, the ESA (including Section 7), MMPA, NEPA, Regulatory Flexibility Act, and Executive Order 12866.
• Develop a detailed work plan, including a schedule of milestones, for the completion of an economic impact analysis sufficient to meet the requirements of the relevant guiding statutes and policies.
• Execute the economic impact analysis using available data and methods such that the analysis informs regulatory policy decision-making and satisfies the requirements of relevant statutes and policies.
• Support Team meetings, scoping meetings, and public comment as needed.

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social science or economics with coursework in natural resource economics.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical expertise to conduct and complete a project or analysis.
• Experience with drafts or reviews of the analysis, or report required by a client.
• Demonstrated member of an inter-disciplinary team established to complete a project.
• Capable of analyzing and solving complex technical or economic challenges.
• Experience advising clients in the technical aspects of the discipline.
• Experience reviewing and guiding the development of product deliverables and verify documents for technical accuracy.
• Familiar with the requirements of the major federal environmental policy and compliance acts and associated regulations.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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