Economist (Recent Graduate)

Economist (Recent Graduate) at Bureau of Economic Analysis · Department of Commerce. Grade: 2-2. Applications close 2027-01-14.

Summary

This vacancy is for an Economist (Recent Graduate) position located at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Economist (Recent Graduate), ZP-0110-2, FPL ZP-3 positions within the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

• Prepares estimates and analyzes data trends and economics.
• Collaborate with others on joint or team projects under strict deadlines.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to analyze/explain economic data, methods, or topics.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Basic Entry Requirements for All Grade Levels: You must be a Recent College Graduates from qualifying institutions within two years of degree or certification (Veterans precluded by their military service obligation, will have up to six years to apply). Students with a transcript with a degree confer date on or before December 31, 2026, will be considered for the Recent Graduate Program. Graduation/expected graduation date MUST be indicated on your resume.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:Individual Occupational Requirements 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.

Evaluation of Experience 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.

AND Specialized Experience: For the Band 2 (GS-09), you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the Band 2 (GS-07) in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes using computer software programs; compiling and assembling statistical material; evaluating and interpreting economic information to ensure data quality; identifying data discrepancies and irregularities; collecting and analyzing economic data from a primary or variety of sources; and managing assignments in an academic or professional environment. OR Education: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.

NOTE: To show proof of meeting the Basic Entry Requirements, all applicants MUST submit a copy of their college transcripts. See the Required Documents section for more information. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 01/14/2027, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/14/2027 to receive consideration.

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