Assistant Analyst - Multiple Positions
- Employer
- USAJobs
- Location
- Washington, D.C
- Closing date
- Nov 24, 2023
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services, Federal
- Function
- Analyst
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Duties
Specific duties vary by division, but most assistant analysts provide research assistance, conduct statistical analyses and literature reviews, help maintain databases, and perform quality assurance reviews.
This is an entry-level position limited to three years. The position is ideal for those seeking substantive work experience before pursuing postgraduate study in economics, public policy, law, or other analytical fields. People who have or are completing a master's degree are not eligible.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE
Qualifications
Candidates for assistant analyst must have or be on track to receive a bachelor's degree by June 2024 and have a strong academic background in at least one of the following disciplines: economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, policy analysis, or a related field. Economics coursework is required.
The position also requires the following:
- Strong quantitative skills;
- Attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills;
- Perseverance, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a desire to work on issues of current interest to the Congress; and
- Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office products. (Proficiency with at least one statistical software package or programming language - such as Python, MATLAB, Stata, R, or SAS - is preferred for some positions.)
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
See Qualifications above
Education
EDUCATION:
Candidates for assistant analyst must have or be on track to receive a bachelor's degree by June 2024 and have a strong academic background in at least one of the following disciplines: economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, policy analysis, or a related field. Economics coursework is required.
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Specific duties vary by division, but most assistant analysts provide research assistance, conduct statistical analyses and literature reviews, help maintain databases, and perform quality assurance reviews.
This is an entry-level position limited to three years. The position is ideal for those seeking substantive work experience before pursuing postgraduate study in economics, public policy, law, or other analytical fields. People who have or are completing a master's degree are not eligible.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US citizenship or current permanent residents seeking citizenship
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE
Qualifications
Candidates for assistant analyst must have or be on track to receive a bachelor's degree by June 2024 and have a strong academic background in at least one of the following disciplines: economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, policy analysis, or a related field. Economics coursework is required.
The position also requires the following:
- Strong quantitative skills;
- Attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills;
- Perseverance, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a desire to work on issues of current interest to the Congress; and
- Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office products. (Proficiency with at least one statistical software package or programming language - such as Python, MATLAB, Stata, R, or SAS - is preferred for some positions.)
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
See Qualifications above
Education
EDUCATION:
Candidates for assistant analyst must have or be on track to receive a bachelor's degree by June 2024 and have a strong academic background in at least one of the following disciplines: economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, policy analysis, or a related field. Economics coursework is required.
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
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