JOB OPPORTUNITY: Manipulate Numbers for the Government

Job Title:ECONOMIST (Recent Graduates)

Department:Department Of Commerce

Agency:Bureau of Economic Analysis

Job Announcement Number:WA1131236-JN

SALARY RANGE:	$42,631.00 to $55,421.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Wednesday, June 04, 2014 to Thursday, June 12, 2014
SERIES & GRADE:	ZP-0110-07
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Excepted Service NTE NTE 1 year
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS:	Few vacancies in the following location: Washington DC, DC View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	Recent College Graduates from qualifying institutions within two years of degree or certification (Veterans precluded by their military service obligation, will have up to six years to apply).
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Not Applicable
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

JOB SUMMARY:

Be a part of an organization where you'll count! This vacancy is for an Economist position, located at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) in Washington, DC.

The Recent Graduate Program is a one-year program that targets individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs.  Successful applicants will be placed in a dynamic, one year career development program.  Throughout the program, you will participate in formal training, job assignment and receive a mentor to develop competencies applicable to BEA's mission and needs.  This position is at grade 7 entry level, with an opportunity for permanent appointment upon successful completion of the program.

This position is responsible for compiling data using appropriate statistical techniques and performing economic research and documenting the results. The national economic accounts program provides a quantitative view of the U.S. domestic production, consumption, investment, exports and imports, and of national and domestic income and saving. It features the estimates of GDP, which is one of the most closely watched of all economic statistics.  Each month BEA releases quarterly estimates of GDP for the previous quarter and monthly estimates of personal income and outlays. BEA has been ranked by its employees as one of the top federal agencies for which to work. It has a dynamic and motivated staff, and encourages professional growth. BEA has an unparalleled location in the heart of downtown D.C., only blocks from the White House and within walking distance to three Metro lines. The Penn Quarter, Logan and Dupont Circles, and the Kennedy and Verizon Centers are allwithin walking distance. This position is in the competitive service.

One year probationary period may be required.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional similar positions.
The full performance level for this position is the ZP-III ( equivalent to a GS-12).

This position is covered by an Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). This system replaces the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and grades with career paths and pay bands.  This position is an Economist, ZP-110-II ( equivalent to a GS-7).

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship
• Resume and/or Supporting Documents (see How to Apply)
• You may be required to complete one (1) year probationary period
• Relocation costs will not be paid.
• Qualifications

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DUTIES:

The typical assignments for an Economist include, but aren't limited to:

• Prepare, revise, and analyze estimates of components of gross domestic product
• Analyze economic data and develop estimates of economic statistics
• Engage in research projects, recommend improvements to estimates and prepare documentation of estimates
• Communicate with a variety of audiences in writing and in person
• Develop computer applications to make estimates of economic statistics.

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