Applications for this job opportunity will be accepted from 3/13/2024 to 3/22/2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, which may be different than the open period of this job bulletin. Additional application instructions are included below.
This position is in the Office of Policy & Strategy, Regulation Coordination Division in Remote (anywhere in the U.S.).
This position goes from GS-12, step 01 ($74,441 per year) to GS-14, step 10 ($135,987 per year). The actual salary will be set based on the grade, step, and location of the selectee(s) and/or position. View the 2024 Locality Pay Charts for more information.
As an Economist, you will conduct complex economic research, apply such research to complex problems, develop analytical techniques for economic studies, and conduct special analyses of major economic issues.
Duties:
The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
- Prepare economic assessments and evaluations of immigration policy and USCIS regulations under the direction of the Chief Regulatory Economist.
- Conduct extensive immigration and policy oriented research.
- Plan and carry out projects for collecting detailed economic data.
- Design quantitative models and qualitative evaluations, and other analytical techniques to assess complex data sets.
- Execute and prepare regulatory evaluations and economic impact assessments under the requirements of various Executive Orders and laws that govern federal rule-making, such as Exec. Orders 12866, Exec. Order 13563, and the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Qualifications:
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Requirements: All applicants must meet the following basic requirements: (Must be supported in Transcripts from an accredited institution, Resume and/or Applicable Certificate)
- 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.
GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:
- Conducting studies or segments of projects which require application of basic economic principles, techniques, analytical methods, and data collection.
- Drafting regulatory impact analyses, reports and studies to be used as part of the federal rule making process.
- Communicating technical information and/or results to non-technical audiences.
GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:
- Independently conducting studies or segments of projects which require application of basic economic principles, techniques, analytical methods, and data collection.
- Drafting regulatory impact analyses, reports and studies to be used as part of the federal rule making process.
- Organizing and managing data gained from quantitative analysis by developing cost models and other presentation style techniques that are to be used by leadership in the decision making process.
GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:
- Applying economic principles and analytical methods simultaneously in multiple research projects pertaining to immigration matters.
- Leading, conducting and drafting regulatory impact analyses, reports and studies related to the immigration process that are to be used as part of the federal rule making process.
- Making immigration policy recommendations based on economic theories, research and studies.
- Presenting technical results of analysis during briefings to senior executives.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted through USAJOBS to be considered.
- Visit www.usajobs.gov and log in to your user account, or create an account if you do not have one.
- Once you have created an account and logged in, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/781356800 to view the full job opportunity announcement and apply.
- Review the entire announcement for any additional requirements of the position and the required documents.
- Follow all directions in the "How To Apply" section of the USAJOBS announcement referenced above. Your complete application and all supporting materials must b