U.S. Dept. of Justice
Economist
U.S. Dept. of Justice, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Summary
The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people.
The Antitrust Division has an opening for an Economist to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process.
Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy?
OverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates10/29/2024 to 12/02/2024Salary$74,441 - $115,079 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 12 - 13LocationsMANY vacancies in the following locations:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes-as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential15 - Promotion to the next grade level depends upon your ability to perform the duties of the next grade level, the Division's need for an employee at the next grade level, administrative approval, and is not guaranteed.Supervisory statusNoDrug testYesAnnouncement numberATR-24-61-DEControl number816398800
Duties
This position is located in the Expert Analysis Group (EAG) within the Antitrust Division (ATR). The Expert Analysis Group (EAG) is one of the world's leading venues for developing and applying economics to real world questions of competition. The economists hired will conduct analysis that plays a central role in enforcement efforts to protect competition and benefit consumers through low prices, high quality, and innovation.
Responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:
Analyzing the likely effects on competition of horizontal or vertical mergers.Analyzing the effects of business strategies and practices undertaken by a single firm.Analyzing the effects of agreements among firms and/or other economic agents.Analyzing the likely effects on competition and market outcomes of proposed changes in regulation, new regulatory rules, or proposed legislation.Testing whether a particular economic model is appropriate to a matter and drawing conclusions from theory to support a policy recommendation.Determining useful sources of data and other relevant information to resolve critical issues identified by theoretical framework.Identifying unresolved theoretical or empirical questions that have broader application to issues in antitrust analysis and competition policy.Undertaking research aimed at addressing unresolved theoretical or empirical questions in the interest of advancing understanding and facilitating future analysis.Conceiving and planning pioneering work of outstanding scope, difficulty, and complexity in unexplored or previously unpromising areas of investigation.Developing oral or written presentations to deliver to colleagues at the Division and other competition agencies.Preparing economic reports and guiding other economists in the preparation of papers and manuscripts for publication related to the results of economic studies.Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position.You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test.You must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement.SELECTIVE SERVICE: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.This position is ineligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.This is a full-time, non-supervisory Permanent appointment in the competitive service and subject to a one-year probationary period.The Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the Basic Qualification Requirements AND possess the required Specialized Experience specific to the grade(s) listed below.
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS:1. A degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus;OR2. A combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
AND
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. This experience must be identified in your resume.
Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the GS-11 level include:
Working on a portion of an economic research project overseen by a senior coworker, manager, or researcher that uses widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.Authoring an unpublished research paper that uses widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level , your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.
Conducting empirical analysis of an economic question using a data set created by the candidate with assistance from senior researchers that uses widely acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.Developing a new economic or econometric model with assistance from senior researchers that uses widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.
Education
All academic degrees and course work must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants MUST submit copies of college transcripts or a list of college courses taken that identify for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify, but it must include your full name and you may be asked to submit an official transcript prior to appointment, if you are selected.
Foreign Education*: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website.
Additional information
The
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.
The
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over candidates from other agencies for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority over other applicants who are not employees of the Department of Justice if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Veterans' Preference:
If you are entitled to or claim veterans' preference (VP), you should indicate the type of veterans' preference (5 or 10 points) you are claiming on your resume. In order to determine your eligibility, you can find additional information on the U.S. Department of Labor website.
NOTE : To verify your veterans' preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the basic qualifications for the position listed in this announcement. Please note: Basic qualifications will be determined based on a comparison of your resume against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in the position requirements.
The evaluation process consists of a subject matter expert review of your resume and any additional documents. Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume and writing sample to determine your qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Your resume and writing sample should demonstrate how you meet all aspects of the specialized experience statement. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume and writing sample.
If you are found to be qualified for this position, your resume and supporting documentation will be further assessed. The rating is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position, and will determine the rank in which you place (Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Best Qualified).
Candidates within the "Best Qualified" category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people.
The Antitrust Division has an opening for an Economist to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process.
Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy?
OverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates10/29/2024 to 12/02/2024Salary$74,441 - $115,079 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 12 - 13LocationsMANY vacancies in the following locations:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes-as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential15 - Promotion to the next grade level depends upon your ability to perform the duties of the next grade level, the Division's need for an employee at the next grade level, administrative approval, and is not guaranteed.Supervisory statusNoDrug testYesAnnouncement numberATR-24-61-DEControl number816398800
Duties
This position is located in the Expert Analysis Group (EAG) within the Antitrust Division (ATR). The Expert Analysis Group (EAG) is one of the world's leading venues for developing and applying economics to real world questions of competition. The economists hired will conduct analysis that plays a central role in enforcement efforts to protect competition and benefit consumers through low prices, high quality, and innovation.
Responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:
Analyzing the likely effects on competition of horizontal or vertical mergers.Analyzing the effects of business strategies and practices undertaken by a single firm.Analyzing the effects of agreements among firms and/or other economic agents.Analyzing the likely effects on competition and market outcomes of proposed changes in regulation, new regulatory rules, or proposed legislation.Testing whether a particular economic model is appropriate to a matter and drawing conclusions from theory to support a policy recommendation.Determining useful sources of data and other relevant information to resolve critical issues identified by theoretical framework.Identifying unresolved theoretical or empirical questions that have broader application to issues in antitrust analysis and competition policy.Undertaking research aimed at addressing unresolved theoretical or empirical questions in the interest of advancing understanding and facilitating future analysis.Conceiving and planning pioneering work of outstanding scope, difficulty, and complexity in unexplored or previously unpromising areas of investigation.Developing oral or written presentations to deliver to colleagues at the Division and other competition agencies.Preparing economic reports and guiding other economists in the preparation of papers and manuscripts for publication related to the results of economic studies.Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position.You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test.You must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement.SELECTIVE SERVICE: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.This position is ineligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.This is a full-time, non-supervisory Permanent appointment in the competitive service and subject to a one-year probationary period.The Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the Basic Qualification Requirements AND possess the required Specialized Experience specific to the grade(s) listed below.
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS:1. A degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus;OR2. A combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
AND
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. This experience must be identified in your resume.
Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the GS-11 level include:
Working on a portion of an economic research project overseen by a senior coworker, manager, or researcher that uses widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.Authoring an unpublished research paper that uses widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level , your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.
Conducting empirical analysis of an economic question using a data set created by the candidate with assistance from senior researchers that uses widely acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.Developing a new economic or econometric model with assistance from senior researchers that uses widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.
Education
All academic degrees and course work must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants MUST submit copies of college transcripts or a list of college courses taken that identify for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify, but it must include your full name and you may be asked to submit an official transcript prior to appointment, if you are selected.
Foreign Education*: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website.
Additional information
The
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.
The
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over candidates from other agencies for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority over other applicants who are not employees of the Department of Justice if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Veterans' Preference:
If you are entitled to or claim veterans' preference (VP), you should indicate the type of veterans' preference (5 or 10 points) you are claiming on your resume. In order to determine your eligibility, you can find additional information on the U.S. Department of Labor website.
NOTE : To verify your veterans' preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the basic qualifications for the position listed in this announcement. Please note: Basic qualifications will be determined based on a comparison of your resume against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in the position requirements.
The evaluation process consists of a subject matter expert review of your resume and any additional documents. Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume and writing sample to determine your qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Your resume and writing sample should demonstrate how you meet all aspects of the specialized experience statement. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume and writing sample.
If you are found to be qualified for this position, your resume and supporting documentation will be further assessed. The rating is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position, and will determine the rank in which you place (Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Best Qualified).
Candidates within the "Best Qualified" category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.#J-18808-Ljbffr