Economist

Economist

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $101401 - $156755 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Office of Global Markets and Economics, Office of International Affairs, Department of Energy. The purpose of this position is to provide authoritative economic analysis of energy market trends, policy strategy and impacts, and energy security. This work will inform engagement with U.S. government inter-agency partners and strategic foreign partners, providing economic expertise to support U.S. energy engagement.

Major Duties:

• The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of International Affairs works to address international energy issues that have a direct impact on research, development, utilization, supply, security, and conservation of energy affecting the United States. The Office of Global Markets and Economics within the Office of International Affairs (IA) aims to assert leadership in the U.S. government in energy sector expertise and energy security issues by providing exacting, rigorous, quantitative analysis of global energy markets, policy development and implementation, and energy security. As an Economist, you will: Contribute authoritative economic data and analysis on energy market trends, policy strategy, impacts, and energy security to inform U.S. government and international partners, and advise on policy decisions. Design, perform, and document comprehensive economic analyses, focusing on issues within the energy sector, and national security. Evaluate the economic consequences of legislation, production/consumption changes, new technologies, policies, and market forces, including their effects on the U.S. Serve as an expert in economic study and project management, leading project planning, team coordination, and communication for complex assignments.

Qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Examples of qualifying experience include: individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation; supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or 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 economics problems. Experience in related fields that did not involve the use and understanding of economic principles and theories may not be used as qualifying experience for these positions. Special attention on this point should be given to certain types of work that may or may not have provided professional economic experience. The following examples of work require special care in such determinations: economic statistics; industrial surveys; management of individual business enterprises, including farms; industrial planning; writing or editorial work in economic subjects; and financial market analysis. GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Independently plan, conduct, and document economic analyses, research, and studies, utilizing advanced quantitative and qualitative methodologies; AND Develop, adapt, and apply economic models and analytical techniques to evaluate the impacts of policies, technologies, or market forces on specific sectors or the broader economy; AND Present complex economic findings, conclusions, and policy recommendations clearly and authoritatively to diverse audiences, including senior decision-makers. GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Conduct economic analyses and studies on well-defined problems, applying established economic theories and methodologies; AND Contribute to the development or adaptation of economic models and analytical techniques under general guidance; AND Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations on economic findings and their implications for specific projects or programs. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Read all instructions before you begin. Click "Apply Online." Complete the application and attach all required documents. Submit by 11:59 PM ET on the 11/20/2025. Resume Tips: Max 2 pages and 5MB file size. PDF is recommended to preserve formatting; we also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, ODT, or Word (DOC/DOCX). No PDF portfolios. Use clear fonts like Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Set 0.5-inch margins. Use 14-point font for titles, 10-point for main text. Managing Your Application: Update: Edit your application in USAJOBS before the closing date. Status: Log into USAJOBS to view your application status. Learn more here: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Support: USAJOBS Help: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ for login.gov or USAJOBS assistance. Application Issues: If you have difficulty applying online, contact the Agency Contact listed in this announcement during business hours. Take screenshots of any system errors. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-20