JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
U.S. International Trade Commission
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Other Nonacademic (Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Salaried, Consulting, Etc.)
Location: District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
F -- International Economics
Keywords:
International Macroeconomics
Econometrics
General Equilibrium Modeling
Dynamic General Equilibrium Macroeconomic Modeling
Gravity Modeling
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The USITC is an independent federal agency that provides objective economic assessments of government policies, commercial practices, and other issues related to international trade and investment. The agency is consistently ranked as one of best places to work among federal agencies. USITC Economists work in multi-disciplinary teams to provide econometric, survey, and modeling expertise in USITC studies for the President, the U.S. Trade Representative, and Congress.
The Office of Economics develops econometric and computable trade models, and advances and publishes independent research. Economists contribute to Commission reports, engage in strategic research initiatives, and participate in research groups (e.g., gravity.usitc.gov). They have access to international trade experts, data and other research resources, training opportunities, travel to domestic and international conferences, and collaboration with external scholars.
The Office of Economics anticipates one or more openings for junior- and senior-level international economists. Candidates for the junior position are expected to have completed a Ph.D. by the date of appointment; candidates for the senior position are expected to show an active publication record. Economic researchers in areas related to international trade, econometrics, gravity modeling, or macroeconomic modeling are encouraged to apply.
U.S. Citizenship Required. USITC is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Requirements:
- Letters of Reference
- Job Market Paper
- Cover Letter
- CV
Reference Instructions:
Application Instructions:
To be considered, submit a CV and writing sample via JOE by the submission deadline; we will accept letters of reference up to 5 days after the submission deadline. Separately, you must apply formally through USAJobs. USITC staff will contact all applicants from JOE with instructions on applying via USAJobs.
On USA jobs, all candidates should apply to at least the GS-12 level; experienced candidates should apply to higher GS levels as well.