Economist

Job TitleDutiesThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.Assumes responsibility for the initiation, planning, implementation, controlling, modifying and executing of all or part of an entire research project, including such tasks as formulation of workload estimates for program segments, specification of the methodology to be used, preparation of appropriate specifications and procedures, and review of computer systems specifications and materials and instructions needed for assuring the adequacy of the study's design. In addition, reviews on an as needed basis the results of the research project.Assists the Chief in determining the scope, goals and schedules for future programs. Acts as a troubleshooter in resolving bottlenecks at any step in a program or research project.Reviews economic, statistical and tax literature for data and research methodology appropriate for inclusion in the research process and also as a means of helping to evaluate the reasonableness of data.Performs an in-depth review and analysis for reasonableness and accuracy of all material produced for a given study and providing guidance in this task to lower grade professionals based on incumbent's in-depth knowledge of research requirements.Standard Position Descriptions (SPD): PD93168 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.