Duties

At the Band IIB, the incumbent serves as a Sr. Economist providing economics research in support of GAO's engagements and performing advanced economic analyses of federal programs and policies. Duties of Band IIB staff involve, but are not limited to, the following:

• Independently identifies economic issues to effectively contribute to design, researchable question development, data collection and analysis, message development, and report writing;
• Develop economic modeling and econometric analyses of economic, financial, and administrative data that add to the scope of GAOs' assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of federal programs and policies;
• Applies advanced economic concepts and tools to the evaluation of federal programs and policies. Assesses economic trade-offs associated with federal programs and policies, including their impact on individuals, businesses, markets, prices and quantities;
• Critically evaluates economic research conducted by federal agencies, academics and other experts to determine quality, relevance and implications for federal programs and policies;
• Reviews and verifies draft reports to ensure accuracy, precision, and clarity of presentation of economic issues and data;
• Effectively communicates in writing the methods and conclusions of advanced economic and econometric analyses and evaluations of economic research;
• Presents results of economic research in formal and informal settings, including message agreement discussions, team meetings, and briefings for Congressional staff;
• In collaboration with multi-disciplinary team members, develops original findings and recommendations and prepares GAO products that provide factual and analytical information in a clear, balanced manner that meets the needs of congressional clients.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must meet both the education and experience requirements for this position.

If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts verifying your education if you are currently in a position outside of the occupational series being filled.

Qualifications

In addition to the education requirement, you must have one year (52 weeks) of GAO experience equivalent to the next lower band level (PE-IIA, PT-II, PT-III, PA-II, MS-I) independently applying statistical research techniques to collect and interpret data and developing new economic models or theories by April 24, 2022 (effective date of promotions).

Education

Basic Requirement:

A. Degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus;
OR
B. Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Additional information

This position is in the bargaining unit.

This is a moderate risk public trust position with possible upgrade to a Secret or Top Secret clearance depending on the type of engagement the employee will be assigned to within the mission teams.