U.S. Department of State

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The State Department’s Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) anticipates having one or more openings for well-qualified economists interested in working to utilize the tools of economic analysis to develop and advance U.S. foreign policy. OCE is a small, collaborative office in which you will serve as an International Economist, conducting analysis and developing policy at the leading edge of the world's most complex and critical economic and political challenges.

Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate experience conducting policy-relevant economic analysis and or directly contributing to the policy process. The work requires skills often associated with an advanced degree in economics or similar degree. You will be responsible for performing economic research on a wide range of strategic international economic policy issues. 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.

The U.S. Department of State, our country’s lead foreign policy agency, provides employees with a dynamic international career and unique professional development opportunities. We embrace diversity and inclusion, and our talented workforce reflects the personal, professional, and educational strengths and diversity of our country.

Duties: The Economist may undertake analysis of economic, strategic, and security concerns related to international economics, trade, supply chains, economic impacts of industrial policy, as well as trade and investment restrictions; international macroeconomics and finance, including global capital flows; productivity drivers; transmission of global shocks through goods and financial markets; and development. The Economist prepares analytical papers and recommendations on major economic policy issues and presents them for review and decision. The Economist develops and maintains professional contacts in other USG agencies, academic, research, professional, non-governmental, and governmental organizations concerned with economic issues.

Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Note: See full conditions of employment in the USAJobs.gov official position announcement.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates who fully meet the Conditions of Employment should apply for the position through
USAJobs.gov here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/800489100

OCE urges all applicants to pay close attention to meeting all application requirements, including uploading academic transcripts, or your application will not be considered.

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