Economist - Office of Governmentwide Policy

Summary

As an Economist, you will perform innovative and advanced economic analyses and conceptual development of evaluation frameworks and methodologies.

• Kansas City, MO
• Raleigh, NC
• Fort Worth, TX
• Lakewood, CO
• Tacoma, WA
• Washington, DC

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

• Performs innovative and advanced economic analyses and conceptual development of evaluation frameworks and methodologies for a wide range of government regulations, including FAR, GSAR, FMR, and FTR.
• Conducts research and policy analysis using econometric theory, statistical modeling, and risk-cost or input/output analysis to evaluate regulatory impacts.
• Leads or contributes to the development of economic evaluation frameworks and serves as a consultant and advisor to OGP and other groups.
• Coordinates the execution of major special studies or integrated program segments.
• Reviews and analyzes proposed actions, policies, and regulations with a specific focus on the economic impacts of those activities, including the impact on small businesses under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA).
• Undertakes studies, as directed by the Supervisor, and participates in teams that engage in the economic analysis of major policy issues.
• Drafts Regulatory Impact Analyses (RIAs) required by relevant laws and statutes, including E.O.s 12866 and 13563, OMB Circular A-4, RFA, PRA, UMRA, CRA, and others.
• Analyzes and defines problems that require finding solutions, coordinating the execution of projects, and drawing conclusions as the original plan.
• Manages a pattern of small studies or program segments representing an integrated program.
• Initiates, formulates, plans, executes, and controls major special studies or continuing projects.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship or national (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Current or former political appointees must disclose status; failure may result in disciplinary action.
• Serve a one‑year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified via e‑Verify; resolve discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify no conflict of interest.

For each job on your resume, provide:

• Exact dates held (month/year to month/year).
• Number of hours per week (if part‑time).

Volunteer experience through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) is encouraged.

The GS‑13 salary range starts at $108,173–$121,785 per year. Locality pay will be determined upon selection.

• Kansas City, MO – $108,173 – 140,627
• Raleigh, NC – $111,147 – 144,493
• Fort Worth, TX – $115,711 – 150,426
• Lakewood, CO – $118,675 – 154,280
• Tacoma, WA – $119,630 – 155,521
• Washington, DC – $121,785 – 158,322

To qualify, you must meet the basic requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions.

• Degree in economics, including at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus; OR
• Combination of education and experience as described above.

This position has a positive education requirement: submit a copy of your college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Additionally, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as applying analytical techniques such as designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods to provide evidence in answering economic research questions.

Candidates will not be hired based on race, sex, color,…