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This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19.

Duties:

• Perform work assignments in difficulty and complexity such as evaluating data, preparing supporting documentation and presentations of analytical findings, and reviews technical aspects of applications, designs, or proposed plans.
• Perform and carry out special assignments and projects as well as participate in special initiatives and studies in support of the organization.
• Analyze and provide substantive evaluation of data affecting program operations; develops reports and briefings outlining study findings and recommendations.
• Use applied economics and quantitative social science methods as well as operations research analysis and models.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Total salary varies depending on location of position.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• Position may be subject to random drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.
• A security clearance may be required.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.

OR

Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

• GS-11: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• GS-12: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• GS-13: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• GS-14: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• GS-15: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories of economics, political science, operations research and/or other quantitative social science.
2. Knowledge of intelligence, analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques.
3. Knowledge of applied economics methods, quantitative social science, statistics, and/or operations research.
4. Skill in applying the principles, concepts, and practices of economics/quantitative social science.
5. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to learn and apply analytical investigative techniques in the economics research field.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.