Department: Executive Office of the President
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range: $102415 - $158322 Per Year
Job 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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Qualifications: 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 Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. 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. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. 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 Or B. Combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. -AND- You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 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 macroeconomics, tax, trade, finance, or public finance); 2-Communicating economic information, concepts, and trends to diverse groups, both in written products or orally; and 3-Responsible for the analysis of economic data using analytical methods and techniques to assess the significance of changes in economic conditions. 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 macroeconomics, tax, trade, finance, or public finance); 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 program (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.
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Application Deadline: 2026-03-24