Summary This position is located in the Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA), Economic Analysis Division (EAD) Federal Communications Commission (FCC), located in Washington DC. However full-time remote location may be possible. Full-time remote is at the discretion of the manager. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. Responsibilities Incumbent initiates and conducts complex economic research, analysis and studies, develops analytical techniques for economic studies; and conducts sophisticated analyses of major economic issues, preparing reports and presenting results pertaining to this work. Incumbent should have an excellent understanding of the statistical techniques and other requirements, processes and systems necessary (1) to develop economically meaningful data collections, (2) to process the collected data for economic analyses, and (3) to undertake such analyses. Incumbent responds to special requests for specific analysis, research and studies for use in preparation of testimony to be presented before congressional Committees. Incumbent may be involved in reviewing and critiquing draft decisions prepared by other Commission staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship. Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation. Serve a probationary period of one year, if applicable. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position. Education Transcript Required Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified. Qualifications Applicants who have recently obtained or are on the verge of completing their PhD are required to submit three recommendation letters either through "JOE" or by attaching the recommendation letters to their job application. All other applicants must submit a list of three references. Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time in grade restrictions do not apply to Direct Hire procedures. Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement with the exception of those candidates requesting consideration at the GS-12 grade level based on completing a Ph.D. If you are a graduate student who will complete a Ph.D. by August 1, 2025, you may request GS-12 consideration. Verification of fulfillment of degree requirements will be required prior to appointment. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must have held the next lower grade or have equivalent education and/or experience in the normal line of progression for this position for a least one year. Unofficial or official transcripts must be submitted to verify educational qualification requirements. If transcripts are not submitted, candidates will be deemed ineligible. To be deemed as qualified, candidates must meet the Basic Educational Qualification Requirement outlined in Part A and the Specialized Experience and/or Educational requirements outlined in Part B. A. Basic Educational Qualification 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. AND B. Specialized Experience: GS-12: In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must demonstrate one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows: (1) candidate has performed research used in publications in peer-reviewed journals (even if candidate is not an author of a peer-reviewed journal publication) and/or (2) candidate has assisted senior economists in the teaching of economics courses and/or (3) candidate has contributed to agency policy-making involving microeconomics analysis. GS-13: In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must demonstrate one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows: (1) candidate has at least one credited publication in a peer-reviewed journal or has made significant contributions to one or more publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or (2) candidate has significantly assisted senior economists in the teaching of courses in microeconomics or the relevant related fields mentioned above, and/or (3) candidate has made significant contributions to agency policy-making involving microeconomics analysis. GS-14: In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must demonstrate one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows: (1) candidate has at least two credited publications in peer-reviewed journals or has made significant contributions to two or more publications in peer-reviewed journals. and/or (2) candidate has supervised research and/or thesis work of graduate economists in microeconomics or other relevant fields mentioned above. and/or (3) candidate has played a lead role in analysis used in agency policy- making involving microeconomics analysis. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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 experience. Education Any/all educational requirements (if applicable) are listed and outlined within the "Qualifications" section. Additional Information EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance Other: - Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job. - If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year. - In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position. *NOTE-This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209.