USAJOBS · 21 hours ago
Director of Economics
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $228K/yrThe Surface Transportation Board (STB) is the federal agency responsible for the economic regulation of various modes of surface transportation, primarily freight rail. The Director of the Office of Economics (OE) provides overall management and leadership, ensuring that OE operates effectively to support the Board's mission through complex economic analyses and policy guidance.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leads and oversees the development of highly complex economic, industry, financial, and transportation analyses to support Board adjudications, rulemakings, and policy decisions. This includes providing to the Chairman and the Board results-driven recommendations grounded in sound economic theory, accounting principles, analysis, and applicable laws
Applies expert-level knowledge of economic theory, accounting, auditing, transportation costing, financial analysis, data governance, and data visualization as they relate to the economic regulation of surface transportation industries, particularly the rail industry
Maintains a comprehensive understanding of industry structure, practices, and management organization, as well as the role of the sector within the national and global economy
Develops, conducts, reviews, and directs complex analytical studies addressing economic regulation, industry performance, and transportation policy issues
Oversees the evaluation of the economic impacts of proposed policies and regulations, providing expert analysis and strategic policy guidance. Ensures that policy recommendations and Board decisions are supported by rigorous, well-documented economic research, reliable data, and defensible analytical methodologies
Manages the full lifecycle of economic data collected by OE, including the development and application of advanced analytics and visualization tools. Establishes and enforces data governance standards, including protocols for confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate use
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizen or National required
Your application, resume, and all required documents must be submitted online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
This position requires a financial disclosure report (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment to the SES
Direct Deposit of pay is required
E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS 'E-Verify' System. The STB is an E-Verify Participant
Completion of a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) is required to determine your suitability for Federal employment
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Successful completion of a background investigation is required
You may be subject to a 1-year SES probationary period (unless already completed)
To meet the basic education requirement for this position, you must (1) possess a degree in economics that includes at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus -OR- (2) possess a combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in option 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education
A legible copy of your college transcript must be submitted to prove that you meet the basic educational requirements
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, you must clearly articulate and describe within your resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience, which involves management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity
Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the MTQ and ECQs listed below
The following outlines the MTQ and the ECQs required for this position. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQ, you may not receive further consideration for the position
MTQ: Knowledge of economic theory, financial analysis, data governance and visualization, and accounting practices and procedures, especially as applied to the economic regulation of the surface transportation industry or another regulated industry
ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding
ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency
ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence
ECQ 4 - Leading People
ECQ 5 - Achieving Results
Benefits
Annual Leave (paid vacation), Sick Leave, and Holidays -You will earn 26 days of annual leave and 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Federal Government observes 11 regular paid holidays each year.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings.
Transit Benefits - We subsidize up to $340 for mass transit commuting costs each month.
Employee Assistance - Employees and their immediate families can take advantage of free confidential counseling with health professionals as part of the Federal Employees Assistance Program.
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