[Hiring] Industry Economist @Federal Communications Commission

Role Description

This position is in the Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC.

• Specifies and implements strategies and processes for the collection, validation, compilation, and analysis of economic and industry data.
• Enhances understanding of competition and pricing in telecommunications markets, broadband deployment, spectrum allocation, and technological development of communications services.
• Interacts directly with entities submitting information to the agency to understand data generating processes and validate submitted information.
• Conducts economic research and quantitative analyses related to telecommunications markets, broadband deployment, spectrum policy, and communications competition.
• Drafts and presents clear, objective literature reviews, summaries of economic research, and other analytical memoranda that support economic studies.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to assist in the creation of unified and comprehensive economic and statistical deliverables.
• Supports the evaluation of the economic impacts and implications of proposed Commission rules and policies.

Qualifications

• Passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.
• Committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government.
• Must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Current Federal employees asking to be considered under Merit Promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Educational requirements:
  • Degree in economics with at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
  • Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Requirements

• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• May serve a one-year probationary period (if applicable).
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• If selected, a financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Current/former federal employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade/status.
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
• Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Holidays and Leave
• Retirement
• Thrift Savings Plan
• Transit Benefit
• Alternative Work Schedule
• Telecommuting