Offices, Boards and Divisions
Economist
Offices, Boards and Divisions, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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?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.As an Economist, 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, often depending on measuring economic quantities and balancing offsetting effects.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.As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.Salary
$104,604 - $159,950/yearConditions of Employment
You 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 (see SSS.gov).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, subject to a one-year probationary period: in accordance with 5 C.F.R. 315.801.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:A degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus;A combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To qualify for this position at the GS-14 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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-13 level include:Analyzing strategic behavior in multi-firm markets using widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.Identifying optimal choices for a firm based on its competitive environment using widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.Identifying and estimating relevant demand elasticities using widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.Identifying and evaluating the effects of regulations or similar constraints on the profit-maximizing strategies of firms using widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.Identifying the significance of specific factors affecting a firm's entry to or exit from a market, such as network effects, market structure, or exclusionary practices using widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.To qualify for this position at the GS-15 level:Your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level.Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the GS-14 level include:Managing all or part of a team performing economic or econometric analysis, with responsibility for the content of that analysis.Determining the reliability of econometric evidence based on appropriateness and limitations of data or methodology used and the viability of the underlying economic model given other evidence, and presenting those findings to a government agency or other nonacademic third party.Weighing an econometric analysis against a rebuttal presented by another economist, and determining what factors explain the differences in results of competing economic analysis, and presenting those findings to a government agency or other nonacademic third party.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.Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:Cover letter (Optional)A copy of your
resume , CV or equivalent - Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume and cover letter.A copy of your
transcript . An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify; however,
it must include your full name . If selected for the position, an official transcript must be provided.A
writing sample , which can be a chapter of a doctoral dissertation, a job market paper adapted from such a chapter, or any other document that clearly establishes the minimum qualification requirements.Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable)
to prove appointment eligibility.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 12/02/2024 to receive consideration.If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.If you require a reasonable accommodation for disability during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact us. The Antitrust Division provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.Benefits
A 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. Learn more about federal benefits.
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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.As an Economist, 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, often depending on measuring economic quantities and balancing offsetting effects.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.As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.Salary
$104,604 - $159,950/yearConditions of Employment
You 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 (see SSS.gov).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, subject to a one-year probationary period: in accordance with 5 C.F.R. 315.801.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:A degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus;A combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To qualify for this position at the GS-14 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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-13 level include:Analyzing strategic behavior in multi-firm markets using widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.Identifying optimal choices for a firm based on its competitive environment using widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.Identifying and estimating relevant demand elasticities using widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.Identifying and evaluating the effects of regulations or similar constraints on the profit-maximizing strategies of firms using widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.Identifying the significance of specific factors affecting a firm's entry to or exit from a market, such as network effects, market structure, or exclusionary practices using widely-acknowledged graduate-level economic and/or econometric methods.To qualify for this position at the GS-15 level:Your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level.Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the GS-14 level include:Managing all or part of a team performing economic or econometric analysis, with responsibility for the content of that analysis.Determining the reliability of econometric evidence based on appropriateness and limitations of data or methodology used and the viability of the underlying economic model given other evidence, and presenting those findings to a government agency or other nonacademic third party.Weighing an econometric analysis against a rebuttal presented by another economist, and determining what factors explain the differences in results of competing economic analysis, and presenting those findings to a government agency or other nonacademic third party.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.Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:Cover letter (Optional)A copy of your
resume , CV or equivalent - Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume and cover letter.A copy of your
transcript . An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify; however,
it must include your full name . If selected for the position, an official transcript must be provided.A
writing sample , which can be a chapter of a doctoral dissertation, a job market paper adapted from such a chapter, or any other document that clearly establishes the minimum qualification requirements.Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable)
to prove appointment eligibility.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 12/02/2024 to receive consideration.If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.If you require a reasonable accommodation for disability during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact us. The Antitrust Division provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.Benefits
A 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. Learn more about federal benefits.
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