JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022

U.S. Department of the Treasury

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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy
Microeconomic Analysis
Economist

JOE ID Number: 2021-02_111468178
Date Posted: 11/02/2021
Date Inactive: 01/31/2022
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Economist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Washington, DC, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: D0 -- General
Keywords:
Microeconomics
Policy
Monetary Fiscal Developments
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Treasury Department's Office of Microeconomic Analysis anticipates having one or more openings for well-qualified economists interested in helping develop economic policy at the federal level. New graduates and experienced economists are welcome to apply. Our office conducts research and analysis for senior Treasury and Administration officials and the public on a wide range of economic issues, including fiscal policy, entitlement reform, pensions, labor, health, education, housing, insurance, regulation, technological change, infrastructure, energy, the environment, and financial market issues. Staff economists work closely with top policymakers throughout the federal government while also pursuing their own research agenda, as time permits.

The work requires skills usually associated with a Ph.D. in economics or similar degree. In addition, successful candidates must have the ability to present their views clearly and concisely in written and oral briefings, often under tight time constraints. U.S. citizenship is required at the time of application. The Treasury Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 12/17/2021
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a job market packet (cover letter, CV, job market paper, and letters of reference) to EPrecruiting@treasury.gov, with the subject line "Micro staff position."

Applicants must also apply through USAJobs.gov to be considered. Please apply for the position at - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/624235600. The deadline to apply is 12/17/2021.

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