Position activities and accountabilities include:

• Provide input and assist with the investment decision-making process of the subsidiary
• Produce the tools and models used for economic studies at Headquarters and at Total E&P USA, Inc.
• Contribute to the production of financial data for publication such as data relating to reserves or future cash flows.
• Assist in producing and consolidating the Long-term Exploration and Production Plan

Masters degree in Economics, preferably with a focus in petroleum economics. 3-5 years experience in related field.

The candidate should have research, analysis and synthesis capabilities and ability to work across other business lines within the company.

Geographical mobility and French language skills are a plus.

TOTAL is a leading multinational energy company with 96,387 employees and operations in more than 130 countries. Together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, TOTAL is the fifth largest publicly-traded integrated international oil and gas company in the world. TOTAL engages in all aspects of the petroleum industry, including Upstream operations (oil and gas exploration, development and production, LNG) and Downstream operations (refining, marketing and the trading and shipping of crude oil and petroleum products). TOTAL is also a major actor in chemicals (base and specialty chemicals). In addition, TOTAL has interests in the coal mining and power generation sector and is developing complementary next generation energy activities (solar, biomass, nuclear).

NSF Program Directors bear the primary responsibility for carrying out the agency’s overall mission to support innovative and merit-reviewed activities in basic research and education that contribute to the nation’s technical strength, security, and welfare. Fulfilling this responsibility requires not only knowledge in the appropriate disciplines, but also a commitment to high standards, a considerable breadth of interest and receptivity to new ideas, a strong sense of fairness, good judgment, and a high degree of personal integrity.

The NSF is seeking candidates for the Program Director position(s) in the Experimental Programs to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) within the Office of Integrative Activities (OIA), Office of the Director (OD), Arlington, VA.

EPSCoR is a program designed to fulfill the NSF mandate to promote scientific progress nationwide. The EPSCoR program is directed at those jurisdictions that have historically received lesser amounts of NSF Research and Development (R&D) funding. Twenty-five states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands currently participate. Through this program, NSF establishes partnerships with government, higher education and industry that are designed to effect lasting improvements in a region/jurisdiction’s research infrastructure, R&D capacity and hence, its national R&D competitiveness.

More information about EPSCoR programs can be found at their website.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

·         Background investigation.

·         Preview questions are the Quality Ranking Factors listed below.

DUTIES:

The Program Director in EPSCoR will have specific responsibilities that may include the following:

- Establishing goals and objectives, initiating new program thrusts, revising current activities and potentially phasing out some programmatic areas.

- Providing information on new developments and opportunities in STEM.

- Maintaining and further strengthening linkages with collaborative programs at NSF and other relevant Federal agencies.

- Participating in technical management and financial oversight of various funded projects within the NSF-EPSCoR cohorts.

- Managing an effective and timely merit review process.

- Representing the NSF-EPSCoR program at relevant internal and external events.

- Keeping abreast of current research and educational trends.

- Participating in some defined subset of professional activities that contribute to such currency (e.g., conducting research, delivering presentations and publishing quality scholarship, attending technical conferences of relevance, reading scientific articles and books and engaging in other forms of ongoing professional development).

- Work cooperatively across the Division, Directorate, and Foundation, and with other agencies to accomplish the mission of NSF.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Economics, Geography, Sociology, Biological Science, Physical Science and/or related fields.

In addition, applicants should have at least six years of successful experience in some combination of research, graduate education, research administration, technology transfer, corporate management, and/or academic leadership; and support the EPSCoR goal of STEM capacity building and competitiveness enhancement within the EPSCoR jurisdictions. Academic experience as a successful principal investigator with a record of research grants/contracts is also desirable.

You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of the job announcement.

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.

This position is located in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of the Actuary (OACT), National Health Statistics Group, Baltimore (Woodlawn), MD. 

The incumbent of this positon participates in economic analysis of health care financing issues and their connection with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) programs, the health care sector, and the national, state, and local economies.     

This is a Standing Register – Open Continuous Announcement and will have an initial cutoff two (2) weeks from the opening date.  Additional cutoffs will be made on an “as needed” basis.  Applications received AFTER a cutoff date will be considered in the next group of candidates.  

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

·         U.S. Citizenship is required.

·         Background and/or security investigation are required.

·         You will be required to serve a one (1) year probationary period.

·         Be sure to read the “How to Apply” section for all required documents.

·         College Transcript is required.

DUTIES:

In this position, you will: 

–Estimate historical and projected economic time series data related to the U.S. health sector including agency programs (under current and proposed law) using accepted methods and principles of economic measurement. 

–Conduct analysis of health expenditures, health indicators, and related areas including spending by sponsor, sources of funds and services, and independently develop and implement methodologies to analyze economic problems related to health care spending and financing.  

–Identify and analyze behavioral, social science,and economic factors associated with health care programs and expenditures and develop explanatory and predictive models using these factors.  

–Use expert knowledge of the health sector to measure, analyze, and project agency program expenditures and other sources of health care financing.   

–Prepare clear, concise, and accurate written reports describing complex, technical aspects of economic and statistical studies, models, and projects. 

–Present technical material to project teams, project managers and other agency staff and leadership.   

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants may qualify for Economist positions by meeting the requirements described in either paragraph A or paragraph B below.

Paragraph A

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

OR

Paragraph B

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A determination of your minimum qualifications will be based on the requirements listed below. You will be evaluated based upon the experience and/or education reflected in your resume. Please use clear and concise descriptions/examples when describing your experience. Applicants are advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. 

The mission of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. GAO provides Congress with timely information that is objective, fact-based, nonpartisan, non-ideological, fair, and balanced.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: This position is included in the bargaining unit.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a consulting economist to engagement teams. The Band IIA Economist assists mission teams to select an appropriate methodology and to implement it according to GAO quality assurance framework and professional economic standards

KEY REQUIREMENTS

·         U.S. Citizenship

·         Completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

·         A probationary period may be required.

DUTIES:

Assists mission teams by identifying relevant economic issues and the most appropriate and feasible approaches and methodologies to address issues. Collaborates with the Analyst in charge and the Assistant Director to determine the nature of economic assistance needed based on the requirements of the engagement and the most effective and efficient manner of providing the assistance given available resources and engagement timeframes. Economists may assist teams by: • Identifying economic issues and developing researchable questions. • Identifying and developing appropriate and efficient methodologies that are feasible within the given timeframes, such as econometrics, cost-benefit analysis, present value analysis, risk analysis, simulations and optimization and conducting such analysis. • Identifying the types and sources of data relevant to the engagement. • Developing or reviewing data collection instruments to ensure questions seeking cost or financial information will generate comparable and consistent data. • Analyzing economic data, determining relevance and reliability and developing descriptive statistics, graphics and charts, as necessary. • Identifying and reviewing relevant economic literature and assisting the team in working with experts on economic issues. In collaboration with the team, develops findings and recommendations and drafts report sections or other written products that provide factual and analytical information in a clear, balanced manner that meets the needs of congressional clients. Reviews draft reports to ensure accuracy, precision and clarity of presentation of technical and economic issues and data. Serves as a resource on economic issues to engagement teams and seeks to transfer knowledge and information about economic issues and techniques. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

In addition to the education requirement and selective placements factors described, applicants must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. While federal service is not required for this position, the experience must be equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as practical experience in performing analyses and developing recommendations on complex economic issues. Experience should demonstrate an applicant’s knowledge of financial markets and the financial services industry and experience in performing econometric analyses of large data files and databases in financial markets. The candidate should also demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

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

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: Selective Placement Factors:

1. Have you conducted research on financial economics, especially with regards to financial institutions and markets, asset pricing, financial forecasting and simulation, event studies, portfolio choice, mortgage markets and government policy and regulation?

2. Have you managed large datasets and apply rigorous methods (such as econometric/time series/statistical and simulation techniques) to answer researchable questions?

3. Have you given oral presentations to explain complex economic issues in an accessible manner to non-technical audiences?

• Direct and oversee an economic program’s activities in researching, measuring, estimating, analyzing, and forecasting economic, employment, or labor market behavior, impacts, or trends using SAS. Conceive, design, and initiate all aspects of studies conducted within the program area. Interpret study results to include in reports, presentations, or other products for customers. Document research methodologies to ensure reproducibility, standardization, and quality of studies.
• Develop strategic and project plans to meet LMEA and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) requirements. Coordinate the program’s activities with those of other internal programs and with other agencies, both state and federal. Monitor, track, and inform stakeholders of program schedule and progress toward finalization of deliverables. Recommend or initiate changes to activities and deliverables in response to unforeseen changes or unexpected results. Design performance measures and methods of communicating performance measures to executives, increasing efficiency, accuracy and usability. Use SAS (statistical software) to match multiple large databases ( e.g., AF Arrays, wage files, JAS, SKIES, New Hire-Emps) to produce performance measures for WorkFirst, WorkSource, Offender Employment Services, and produce reports for a variety of agencies and divisions. Oversee Agriculture reports.
• Identify, define, and select issues for study, and develop research plans.  Design and develop research methods and procedures, statistical techniques, and econometric models to collect, analyze, estimate, measure, and forecast data, trends, and impacts using SAS.
• Apply and adapt spreadsheet, database, and SAS (statistical software package) to store, simulate, or evaluate economic data. Gather and input raw data to use in analyses, forecasts, and program activities. Extract and share data with customers according to their business needs. Per BLS or other guidelines, suppress protected information to maintain confidentiality.
• Using software programs, mathematical models, descriptive and advanced inferential statistical techniques, and economic theory, principles, and techniques, analyze data and interpret results to produce estimates or projections, or identify economic or employment trends. Apply analysis and results to program area to identify policy or program issues. Identify, measure, and predict economic indicators based on trends. Conduct multiple database queries and multi-way cross matching for executive level program analysis.
• Forecast economic variables and outcomes of multiple economic conditions using SAS. Use model evaluation techniques to test and improve forecasts using SAS. Forecast client caseloads using SAS.
• On a project or continuing basis, supervise staff conducting economic research and analysis. Plan, assign, and review work of staff engaged in gathering, compiling, analyzing, reporting, and presenting economic, employment, or labor market data. Coach and mentor staff to higher levels of performance.
• Prepare articles, reports, briefing papers, and other written materials about economic, employment, labor market, or public policy issues or study findings for use by federal, state, and local government, businesses, elected officials, the public, Workforce and Economic Development Councils, or other customers. Create summary tables, graphs, and charts to display statistical calculations and results from SAS.
• Using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and SAS (statistical software), write narrative research reports or portions of reports describing data sets, analysis methodology, and study conclusions. Reports are based on descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, as well as additional related research or data, and include an interpretation of the data and how it applies to certain issues.
• As a designated expert in economic analysis, provide to customers technical advice and information about economic, employment, or labor market data, forecasts, statistics, or study results. By customer request, independently plan and conduct studies and projects to research and analyze specific issues, impacts, trends, and cause-effect relationships using SAS.
• Receive and evaluate oral and written requests and inquiries from customers. Decide the feasibility, including costs, of the study or project, and decide its priority. Develop research plan by identifying the issue(s) or need(s), data sources, statistical and analytical techniques, and reporting requirements using SAS. Develop forms, methods, or procedures to collect, measure, analyze, or forecast data, trends, or impacts using SAS. Gather, evaluate, manipulate, analyze, and format the data, and provide the results to the customer using SAS. Explain study data and their limitations, and the methodology used to get the data. Answer additional questions posed by the customer. On a project or continuing basis provide expert level econometric consulting in support of unit, branch and agency evaluation research of state programs including Unemployment Insurance, WorkSource, and legislative issues.

• Mastery-level knowledge of math and statistics.
• Working-level knowledge of economic, employment, and labor market information.
• Mastery-level research skill – the ability to identify, collect, organize, and document data in ways that make the information most useful for assessment, analysis, investigation, and drawing conclusions.
• Mastery-level writing skill – the ability to convey information in writing according to the needs of the audience.

Additional requirement:

• Demonstrated ability to use SAS to perform duties such as producing occupational estimates, and projections, or to identify economic or employment trends.

The World Bank Group serves 30 client countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LCR).  Clients range from large sophisticated middle income clients to IDA countries to small Caribbean states to one fragile state.  Despite immense resources, dynamic societies, and an average annual per capita income of about $4,000, deep inequalities persist in most LCR countries, with nearly a third of the Region’s people living in poverty.  The Bank’s strategy in LCR is focused on four pillars:  a) stimulating growth and improving competitiveness; b) reducing poverty and inequality; c) making governments and institutions work for people; and d) providing a platform for tackling global issues (climate change, trade, disease, migration).

The LCR Regional structure includes six Country Management Units (CMUs), three Sector Management Units (SMUs), an Operations Support Unit (OSU), and several regional units (Chief Economist’s Office, Resource Management, and External Relations).  CMUs are accountable for overall country programs, consistent with objectives articulated in the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS).  Based on work program agreements with the CMU, sector staff and teams in the SMUs are accountable for delivering and managing the portfolio of lending and non-lending products.  OSU brings together core services including quality assurance, procurement and financial management to enhance operational standards and to enable the Region to meet its fiduciary responsibilities.

The Latin America region emphasizes strong client orientation and responsiveness; innovation and high quality; results; teamwork and collaboration across sectors; and a dedication to attracting and developing a diverse and talented staff.

Sector Focus and Organization

The Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Unit (LCSPR) of the Latin America and

Caribbean Region (LCR) is seeking an experienced Senior Economist to work with the Poverty and Gender Sector Group located at its headquarters in Washington D.C.

The overall mission of LCSPR is to assist LAC countries in developing and implementing strategies to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development through lending, advice and analytical work. LCSPR is divided into four sector groups: Poverty and Gender; Economic Policy; Private Sector and Finance and Public Sector, each led by a Sector Manager (SM) who reports to the LSCPR Sector Director.

The Poverty Reduction and Gender Group (LCSPP) helps countries reduce poverty, promote gender equity and expand opportunities, and also contributes to building institutional capacity for results focused national development strategies.  In particular, LCSPP provides analytical products, technical assistance, lending, and fee-based services around three broad interrelated strategic platforms:

•Diagnostics of poverty, inequality, mobility and opportunities through cutting edge analytical work and technical assistance support to our clients assess their progress in providing core economic and social opportunities for girls and boys and contribute to breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty.

•Policies and interventions for poverty reduction and gender equity through analytic work, technical assistance and policy dialogue on labor markets and productivity, migration, equity of fiscal policy, and the distributional dimensions of structural reforms.

•Building capacity for evidence based decision-making through support for national and sub-national statistical capacity, high frequency monitoring instruments, monitoring and evaluation programs and instruments, and transparent and accountable institutional processes for poverty measurement.

Duties and Accountabilities

•Participate and lead teams to provide knowledge advisory services (analytical work, technical assistance, capacity building) and best practice guidance in at least one of the following areas:

oDesigning and implementing poverty, mobility and inequality analytics as well as assessments of anti-poverty programs and strategies,

oExperience using and developing new and innovative technologies and economic approaches to monitor poverty trends and assess program impacts,

oExamining labor markets and jobs outcomes – with a focus on improving labor market opportunities and mobility for the poor and the near poor,

oUsing fiscal policies as an instrument to promote greater gender equity, equality of opportunities, poverty reduction and reduce vulnerability,

oBuilding statistical capacity to better monitor poverty and other critical social indicators, and

oExamining the constraints to gender equity particularly in access productive opportunities and assets.

•Advise country and sectoral teams on how to address poverty, labor market, M&E, and gender issues in country assistance strategies, policy loans, operations, advisory services to client countries, and other country and regional analytic products.

•Support the development of regional public goods in statistical development, the LCR monitoring and evaluation network, and the human opportunity index.

•Provide guidance through peer reviews of Poverty Assessments, Opportunity Assessments, Country Economic Memorandum, Country Assistance Strategies (CASs), key policy operations, and other major analytic products.

•Understand clients’ needs and development challenges and be able to identify and deliver products that meet their needs and helps to generate demand for the Bank’s engagement in the above mentioned areas and others (including fee for services).

Selection Criteria

•A personal commitment to development and to fighting poverty and to reducing gender inequality;

•MA/MS in a relevant technical discipline (PhD preferred) and a minimum of 8 years relevant operational/practitioner experience

•Excellent quantitative and analytical background with a record of high quality analytical work in the areas outline above, publications in peer reviewed journals are desired; Ability to deliver high-quality policy relevant analytic and advisory products within tight deadlines and budgets;

•Experience with operational programs for poverty reduction, labor market policies, and gender equity, analytical work and if possible capacity building efforts.

•Superb interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, governments, listen and integrate ideas from varied sources, NGOs and donors, while being diplomatic and sensitive to cultural, political and gender issues; respectful of views of others;

•Ability to work with staff from all levels and to mentor, coach and motivate more junior staff.

•Excellent written and oral communication skills.

•Intermediate Spanish in addition to English is required. Portuguese and French are desirable.

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Ph.D. Economics
Demonstrated understanding of quantitative economics analysis, including econometric market analysis.
15+ years of consulting experience
In-depth knowledge of power industry and the economics of electric utilities
Demonstrated experience establishing and managing strong client relationships

Job Description:

- Supporting regional business development by conducting the following:
o Preparing and implementing business development programs.
o Assisting in preparing and executing a sales plan, as well as in the development of new business through strategic marketing.
o Participating in business development activities, including planning, scheduling, client relations, marketing, proposal preparation and presentations.
o Maintaining professional relations and contacts with clients, peers and competitors.
o Presenting and explaining proposals, reports, and findings to clients.

- Developing and managing a team of experts to provide corporate and government power industry clients in the Western U.S. with services likely to need and seek outside assistance; including all of the following:
o Evaluating the implications of actions undertaken to comply with state-mandated Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requirements.
o Evaluating the effect of growing reliance of investor-owned electric utilities (IOUs) on renewable power resources.
o Evaluating the effect of state-mandated GHG “cap & trade” greenhouse gas emission allowance markets.
o Forecasting and evaluating the competitive implications of customers purchasing electricity from non-utility providers.
o Estimating the impacts of demand response (DR) programs.
o Evaluating issues associated with Smart Meter/Smart Grid-enabled DR programs from IOUs.
o Developing and using regression-based econometric discrete choice modeling in market analysis.

NSF Program Directors bear the primary responsibility for carrying out the agency’s overall mission to support innovative and merit-reviewed activities in basic research and education that contribute to the nation’s technical strength, security, and welfare. Fulfilling this responsibility requires not only knowledge in the appropriate disciplines, but also a commitment to high standards, a considerable breadth of interest and receptivity to new ideas, a strong sense of fairness, good judgment, and a high degree of personal integrity.

The NSF is seeking candidates for the Program Director position(s) in the Experimental Programs to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) within the Office of Integrative Activities (OIA), Office of the Director (OD), Arlington, VA.

EPSCoR is a program designed to fulfill the NSF mandate to promote scientific progress nationwide. The EPSCoR program is directed at those jurisdictions that have historically received lesser amounts of NSF Research and Development (R&D) funding. Twenty-five states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands currently participate. Through this program, NSF establishes partnerships with government, higher education and industry that are designed to effect lasting improvements in a region/jurisdiction’s research infrastructure, R&D capacity and hence, its national R&D competitiveness.

DUTIES:

The Program Director in EPSCoR will have specific responsibilities that may include the following:

- Establishing goals and objectives, initiating new program thrusts, revising current activities and potentially phasing out some programmatic areas.

- Providing information on new developments and opportunities in STEM.

- Maintaining and further strengthening linkages with collaborative programs at NSF and other relevant Federal agencies.

- Participating in technical management and financial oversight of various funded projects within the NSF-EPSCoR cohorts.

- Managing an effective and timely merit review process.

- Representing the NSF-EPSCoR program at relevant internal and external events.

- Keeping abreast of current research and educational trends.

- Participating in some defined subset of professional activities that contribute to such currency (e.g., conducting research, delivering presentations and publishing quality scholarship, attending technical conferences of relevance, reading scientific articles and books and engaging in other forms of ongoing professional development).

- Work cooperatively across the Division, Directorate, and Foundation, and with other agencies to accomplish the mission of NSF.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in any field of science, engineering, or mathematics that relates to the work performed in EPSCoR.

In addition, applicants must have at least six years of successful experience in some combination of research, graduate education, research administration, technology transfer, corporate management, and/or academic leadership.

Positions in the Senior Level (SL) are not graded.  SL employees are also eligible for bonuses and awards based on performance. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/slpositions.asp for additional information and benefits for SL employees. 

If you would like to work for a premier agency that is focused on enhancing the quality of life for the American people by supporting production of agriculture: ensuring a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply; caring for agricultural, forest, and range lands; supporting sound development of rural communities; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents; expanding global markets for agricultural and forest products and services; and working to reduce hunger in America and throughout the world, USDA is the place for you. To learn more about our agency, our exciting mission, vision, and guiding principles, please visit http://www.usda.gov 

The Office of the Chief Eonomist (OCE) advises the Secretary on the economic implications of policies and programs affecting the U.S. food and fiber system and rural areas as well as coordinates, reviews, and approves the Department’s commodity and farm sector forecasts.  OCE supports USDA policy decision making by analyzing the impact of proposals and coordinating a response among several USDA agencies.  

KEY REQUIREMENTS

·         You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position

·         You must be able to obtain/maintain a background investigation

·         This position may be subject to random drug testing

·         Males born after December 31,1959 must be registered with Selective Service

·         You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period

DUTIES:

The position is responsible for the following functions: 

Conducts, coordinates, and synthesizes economic and statistical analyses for use as a basis for developing and evaluating policies, programs, and legislative proposals related to domestic and foreign agricultural issues;

Formulates current, intermediate, and long-range policies and programs related to economic research and analysis; 

Identifies economic problems and concerns in agriculture and rural America and evaluates their impact on all segments of society;

Organizes, coordinates, and chairs multiagency and multidisciplinary analysis teams to evaluate economic policy, program, and legislative proposals related to food, agriculture and rural areas;

Provides authoritative expert advice directly to the Chief Economist, the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary and other top officials on Departmental actions and policy decisions affecting the economic health of agriculture, nationally and internationally;

Represents the Department in analytical working groups coordinated by the President’s National Economic Council and the President’s Council of Economic Advisors;

Represents the Office of the Secretary in numerous high-level interagency and international meetings dealing with highly sensitive issues, e.g. negotiations, disputes, agricultural policy, regulatory issues, rural credit issues, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

A determination of your minimum qualifications will be based on the requirements listed below.  You will be evaluated based upon the experience and/or education reflected in your resume. 

Failure to meet the basic qualification requirement and all Mandatory Technical factors automatically disqualifies an applicant.

Applicants must have (A) a degree in economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus or (B) a combination of education and experience–courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Examples of qualifying experience include:

A.  Individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation;

B.  Supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or

C.  Teaching assignments in a college or university that included both class instruction in economics subjects and one of the following (1) personal research that produced evidence of results, (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economic problems.

Please use clear and concise descriptions/examples when describing your experience.  Applicants are advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.  False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.