Economist

Summary

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Economic Policy Division. This Division is tasked with conducting economic research and engaging in a variety of interdisciplinary economic studies. It comprises economists with expertise across multiple fields who collaborate in teams to model and assess the effects of Federal government policies over short, medium, and long term horizons.

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Duties

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As an Economist, GS-0110-13, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Analyzes industrial organization, market structure, and competition questions arising from Presidential and OMB priorities, and delivers findings on timelines set by policy demand.
• Estimates the effects of tariffs, trade measures, tax policies, and spending programs on firms, industries, and markets, using econometric and microeconomic models.
• Designs and completes studies in industrial organization, trade, tax policy, and public economics, and produces the memoranda, estimates, and briefings that convey findings and recommendations.
• Develops economic tools to evaluate current conditions, project future trends, and measure the impact of fiscal and trade policy on the economy and the fiscal condition of the Federal Government.
• Applies current economic and technical literature on industrial organization, trade, public economics, and tax policy to specific questions under review.
• Leads and contributes to cross-cutting analyses with staff in the Economic Policy Division, other divisions of OMB, and other Federal agencies.
• Advises staff and policymakers throughout OMB, EOP, and other agencies on economic questions arising in the Administration's budget and policy process.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• Suitability for Federal employment
• You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position.
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur.
• As a prerequisite for employment in this role, you will be assigned to a position within the Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. After two years of service in this capacity, you may acquire competitive status, if applicable.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.
• Your employment will be considered at-will.
• Individuals in this position will not have access to Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals regarding adverse actions related to performance, discipline, and other issues as outlined in chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code.
• The enforcement of prohibitions against prohibited personnel practices will be managed by the Office of General Counsel or an equivalent agency position, rather than the Office of Special Counsel.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet one of the following criteria listed below in order to meet the basic requirement for Economist, 0110.

A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.

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B. Combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1-Conducting economic studies and analyses (in fields such as industrial organization, trade, tax policy, and public economic); 2-Communicating economic information, concepts, and trends to diverse groups, both in written products or orally; 3-Responsible for the analysis of economic data using analytical methods and techniques to assess the significance of changes in economic conditions; and 4- Documenting and analyzing the fundamental objectives, methodologies, assumptions, and conclusions to identify implications found during research and analyses.

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.

Education

A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus

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B. Combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Active Duty Military Members MAY apply under this announcement due to the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act. You must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions along with your application for Federal employment. A certification is a document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of application. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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