- Position Title
- Economist (Research)
- Agency
- Bureau of Economic Analysis
- Announcement Number
- 23-BEA-11993218-DHA-VP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 2, 2023 to Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
WARNING STATEMENT: Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for being disqualified. The following questions will be used to determine your minimum qualifications for this position.
1.
Do you have a degree in Economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus;
OR
a combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown, plus appropriate experience or additional education?
OR
a combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown, plus appropriate experience or additional education?
2.
Do you have at least 1 year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the next lower band (band II) or grade (GS-9) that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) needed to successfully perform the duties of this position? Specialized experience includes compiling and assembling economic material and applying statistical techniques and analysis to data; possessing responsibility for collecting economic data from a primary or variety of sources; providing written analysis to communicate economic findings; manipulating or analyzing economic data; preparing statistical tables and reports; conducting research and preparing preliminary write-ups of findings; locating and collecting relevant data to analyze a specified problem and communicating economic concepts at various levels.
OR
Master's or equivalent graduate degree for research positions.
OR
Master's or equivalent graduate degree for research positions.
3.
Do you have at least 1 year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the next lower band (band III) or grade (GS-12) that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) needed to successfully perform the duties of this position? Specialized experience includes: compiling and assembling economic material and applying statistical techniques and analysis to data; possessing responsibility for collecting economic data from a primary or variety of sources; providing written analysis to communicate economic findings; manipulating or analyzing economic data; preparing statistical tables and reports; conducting research and preparing preliminary write-ups of findings; managing multiple projects and tasks; coordinating with management and applicable stakeholders on administrative and programmatic responsibilities; locating and collecting relevant data to analyze a specified problem; and communicating economic concepts at various levels.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Do you have experience conducting economic research on international economics or economic statistics, presenting research results to key internal audiences and/or publishing results externally, appropriately applying sophisticated estimation techniques in a variety
of contexts, and evaluating the quality and significance of the research of others?
of contexts, and evaluating the quality and significance of the research of others?
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts with your application.
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Job title
Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)