Supervisory Financial Economist; Market Regulation

The Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) is seeking a Supervisory Financial Economist (Supervisory Regulatory Economist-Market Regulation). DERA is seeking individuals with a track record of creative thinking, strong research abilities, and excellent communication skills. Interest in finance, securities markets and public policy is essential. This position is at Headquarters located in Washington, DC. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-14 level.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

• Applicants must possess a degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
• An appropriate 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 in economic subjects in combination with 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.

• Economic analysis in support of enforcement investigations into violations of the federal securities laws;
• Economic analysis of rule making involving federal securities laws;
• Economic analysis of financial risks that may affect investors or markets;
• Economic research of issues involving securities, financial markets or investors.

Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:

• Economic Analysis
  - Evaluates economic effects of financial actions related to a rule, conduct in the marketplace, and/or risks in the market.
• Statistical Expertise
  - Performs and interprets data analysis.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  - Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances examinations and SEC goals and objectives.
• Workload Management
  - Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.