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Faculty members of U.S. universities or colleges who have been employed by their university or college for more than 90 days.

Duties

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Analyzing economic issues on questions that arise in the context of policy, rulemaking or enforcement matters.
Applying academic research and empirical methods in support of Commission actions and regulatory programs, and are expected to engage in independent research directed at top-tier professional journals.
Providing economic guidance and research expertise to a broad range of activities, including rulemaking, enforcement actions, market oversight and monitoring, and other regulatory initiatives

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

You must be employed in a career position with your employer or an accredited U.S. institution for 90 days or more.
You must have approval from your employer to serve on an IPA appointment.
Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
This position is NOT in the collective bargaining unit.
This is a temporary appointment not-to-exceed one year from date of agreement and can be extended up to two years.
Assignees are detailed to the SEC and remain employees of their parent organization for all purposes except that they are subject to certain Federal and SEC regulations.
The SEC may authorize either per diem allowance or relocation expenses for an IPA assignee.
Assignees continue to be paid by their parent organization. The SEC may reimburse the parent organization for the allowable amount of compensation.
Assignees to the SEC are not eligible to participate in Federal retirement, group life insurance, or health benefits programs.
This position is located in Washington, D.C. - with limited opportunities for placement in regional offices, for qualified selectees.

Qualifications

Education: a Ph.D. in economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, statistics, or similarly quantitative field.
Experience: evidence of a strong research background in the evaluation and interpretation of economic information.
Must have, and retain throughout the contract, a permanent faculty position at a U.S. university or college.

***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
DERA is seeking candidates across three different vacancy announcements. Candidates should submit separate applications for each position they want to be considered for: Financial Economist, Financial Economist (Fellow) or Financial Economist (Visiting Scholar - IPA).

If you wish to apply for one of the Permanent Financial Economist positions please submit an application here.
- Financial Economists are full time permanent positions that serve subject to a one year probationary period and are only open to U.S. Citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
If you wish to apply for one of the Financial Economic Fellow positions please submit an application here.
- Fellows are TERM positions. The initial appointment is made for two years, with the option to extend an additional two years. A Fellow position cannot exceed four years.

Education

A Ph.D. in economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, statistics, or similarly quantitative field.

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here. Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information.

TTY/ASCII: Video Relay Service users are welcome to contact the appropriate SEC office or employee via the contact information listed above. If you do not otherwise have access to a Video Phone or Video Relay service, you may send us an email or use the Federal Video Relay Service via the internet. For more information about using the Federal Relay Service and to create a new account, please see: http://fedvrs.us/

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

If you meet the eligibility requirements stated in the vacancy announcement, you will be referred to the selecting official.

Applicants will be evaluated on the following competencies :
Economics

The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10301912.

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Agency contact information

LaShawn Pointer-Walker

Phone: 2025513874
Email: pointerwalkerl@SEC.GOV

Address: Division of Economic and Risk Analysis
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20549
US

Next steps

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application."

By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).

Required Documents

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You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.
Required: Your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience and the applicable employment dates with months and years.
Required: An unofficial college transcript. (Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcript will be required.)
Required: Proof of employment/faculty position at U.S. University or College.
Required: Job Market Paper or other in-depth writing sample that demonstrates your relevant economic analysis expertise
Optional: List of 4 references

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Agency contact information

LaShawn Pointer-Walker

Phone: 2025513874
Email: pointerwalkerl@SEC.GOV

Address: Division of Economic and Risk Analysis
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20549
US

Next steps

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application."

By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).