Full-time - Full Time
FCC is currently teleworking on a full time basis. If/when mandatory telework should end, you will be required to report to Washington, DC FCC Headquarters
Conducts comprehensive economic analysis of the telecommunications and/or media industries. Provides expert technical economic advice on Commission rulemakings, including evaluation of the validity and significance of economic analyses submitted to the Commission. Provides economic analysis and support for mergers and transactions reviewed by the Commission. Provides economic and data analysis for Congressionally mandated reports. Develops narrative, statistical, and/or graphical reports of analysis. The incumbent also has the opportunity to publish working papers or other independent research related to communications and Commission priorities.
The Office of Economics and Analytics is a highly collaborative and collegial environment with approximately 60 economists. Most projects are performed in interdisciplinary teams of economists and other professional staff (attorneys, engineers, statisticians, and computer programmers).
Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Serve a probationary period of one year, if applicable.
Must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.
Education-Transcripts Required
Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy and/or eligibility questions. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determine if you are to be among the best qualified.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement with the exception of those candidates requesting consideration at the GS-12 grade level based on completing a Ph.D. If you are a graduate student who will complete a Ph.D. by August 1, 2022, you may request GS-12 consideration. Verification of fulfillment of degree requirements will be required prior to appointment. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must have held the next lower grade or have equivalent education and/or experience in the normal line of progression for this position for a least one year.
Unofficial or official transcripts must be submitted to verify educational qualification requirements. If transcripts are not submitted, candidates will be deemed ineligible.
Basic Requirements: A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR B. Combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Additional experience and educational requirements: Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience that equips the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized Experience: GS-12/13/14: For this position, specialized experience involves a background in microeconomics (applied or theoretical) and/or econometrics. Applied microeconomics fields include industrial organization and others, such as labor, transportation, urban, or environmental. For candidates with applied microeconomics qualifications, specialized experience also includes application of appropriate estimation methods to the analysis of large data sets. Specialized experience involves research and/or analysis of consumer or firm behavior or other economic outcomes under varying market structure conditions. Candidates will have undertaken research and/or analysis that require considerable planning and coordination and will have demonstrated an ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously. Prior experience should include the full range of responsibilities, from initiation of the investigation and design of the economic research methodology, through the interpretation of findings and preparation of a final report. As independent professionals responsible for each step of the investigative process, economists are accountable for the thoroughness of their research and the validity of their interpretations and conclusions. Specialized experience may also include a teaching position in a college or university which included both class instruction in microeconomics or the relevant related fields mentioned above and either 1) relevant independent microeconomic research, 2) direction of graduate theses in microeconomics, or 3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical applied or theoretical microeconomics problems. GS-12: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (or will receive one by August 1, 2022), and/or 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. This level of experience in the field is demonstrated by experience such as: candidate has performed research used in publications in peer-reviewed journals (even if candidate is not an author of a peer-reviewed journal publication), and/or candidate has assisted senior economists in the teaching of economics courses and/or candidate has contributed to agency policy-making involving microeconomic analysis. GS-13: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. This level of experience in the field is demonstrated by experience such as: candidate has at least one credited publication in a peer-reviewed journal or has made significant contributions to one or more publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or candidate has significantly assisted senior economists in the teaching of courses in microeconomics or the relevant related fields mentioned above, and/or candidate has made significant contributions to agency policy-making involving microeconomic analysis. GS-14: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. This level of experience in the field is demonstrated by experience such as: candidate has at least two credited publications in peer-reviewed journals or has made significant contributions to two or more publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or candidate has supervised research and/or thesis work of graduate economists in microeconomics or other relevant fields mentioned above, and/or candidate has played a lead role in analysis used in agency policy- making involving microeconomic analysis.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Must have completed a 4 year course of study leading to a degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience and education relevant to the duties of the position. The FCC determines the BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES based on whether or not candidates meet the qualification requirements for the position.
Application of Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under Direct Hire authority procedures.
A selecting official may make a selection from the list of BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES which are referred for hiring consideration. Applicants under Merit Promotion will be considered in accordance with the agency's merit promotion plan and union agreement.
There are several parts to the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application including:
Resume or C.V.
Supplemental documentation (e.g., SF-50, SF-15, transcripts), if applicable; and
Applicants will be rated ineligible, if they do not meet the qualification requirements as outlined within the "Qualifications" section of the vacancy announcement. In addition, current federal employees who do not meet the one year of time in grade requirements based upon the SF-50 which is submitted, will be deemed as ineligible.
You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other characteristics (KSAOs):
Technical Competence - Knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job and to advise others on technical issues.
Reasoning - Skill in identifying rules and principles that explain facts, data, or other information; ability to analyze information and make correct inferences and/or draw accurate conclusions.
Organizational Awareness - Knowledge of organization's mission and functions and how its programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations work and operate effectively.
Oral Communication-Ability to effectively communicate verbally.
Written Communications-Ability to demonstrate effective written communication skills.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
***Your resume must clearly document how you meet the specialized experience in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this vacancy. Some positions require supplemental document(s). All required supporting documents MUST be received by midnight U.S. Eastern Time of the closing date of the announcement, as specified in this announcement. If you do not submit a required document (e.g. transcripts, etc.) your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. Additionally, you may not receive the special consideration, e.g. Vet's Preference, for which you may be eligible without the appropriate supporting documentation. Once you apply to this vacancy you will be prompted by the system to upload the documents. If you are unable to upload the required documentation, contact the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement prior to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.***
Hardcopy Supplement Documents Required: 1. When the area of consideration is "Government-Wide" or "All U.S. Citizens." current Federal employees, including those eligible for noncompetitive transfer or reassignment, must provide a legible hardcopy of Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade along with your most recent annual performance appraisal. 2. If applying for consideration under a non-competitive appointment such as Schedule A, Excepted Service, all documentation establishing your eligibility must be provided. 3. Veterans MUST upload and submit a Member 4 DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" or a "Statement of Active Service". The type of discharge must be annotated. Disabled veterans MUST upload and submit the VA letter and/or Schedule A letter which demonstrates the overall percentage of disability. Any/all documentation verifying or confirming veterans preference or non-competitive eligibility as a veteran must be uploaded and submitted electronically at the time of application. 4. College Transcripts (For Positive Education Required positions and if qualifying based on education and or experience and education.), if applicable.
Required Documentation for CTAP and ICTAP eligibles: 1. An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other official documentation, which shows that you were declared displaced or surplus while serving as a career or career conditional competitive service employee, in tenure group 1 or 2, OR are a current or former Executive Branch agency employee in the excepted service serving on an appointment without time limit, at grade levels GS-15 or equivalent and below, and who has been conferred noncompetitive appointment eligibility and special selection priority by statute for positions in the competitive service. 2. An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other official documentation which shows the position you may be or are being separated from has the same or higher promotion potential as that of the vacancy.
Additionally for CTAP eligibles: - A copy of your Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice; - A notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area; - A Certificate of Expected Separation; your agency's certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).
Additionally for ICTAP eligibles: - A copy of your RIF separation notice, a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area; - An OPM notice that your disability annuity has been (or will be) terminated; - Certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or - Certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for a disability retirement and will receive the special OPM annuity. - A copy of a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent (not required if you are an ICTAP eligible due to compensable injury or disability retirement).
For more information on CTAP and ICTAP download a copy of The Employee's Guide to Career Transition at http://archive.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.pdf
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Your application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page
If applying online poses a hardship, please contact the Federal Communications Commission's Human Resources Office at (202) 418-0130 during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts to determine the validity of on-line question.
NOTE: To be considered for an announced vacancy in the area of consideration within which the employee is eligible to compete, the employee must apply online using the Commission’s automated recruitment system. Employees must submit all necessary application materials identified in the announcement by the specified closing date.
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH POSITION; HOWEVER APPLICANTS ONLY NEED TO SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (I.E., WRITING SAMPLE AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, CV/RESUME, ETC) ONCE. IN LIEU OF ON-LINE SUBMISSION, APPLICANTS CAN SUBMIT THEIR WRITING SAMPLE AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TO EconRecruit@fcc.gov. CV/RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ON-LINE QUICK-HIRE APPLICATION SYSTEM. CANDIDATES WHO SUBMITTED LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND A WRITING SAMPLE THROUGH THE JOE SYSTEM NEED NOT RESUBMIT THESE DOCUMENTS.
Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street, NE
Washington DC, District of Columbia 20554
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications to determine your eligability. The best-qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
***Your resume must clearly document how you meet the specialized experience in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this vacancy. Some positions require supplemental document(s). All required supporting documents MUST be received by midnight U.S. Eastern Time of the closing date of the announcement, as specified in this announcement. If you do not submit a required document (e.g. transcripts, etc.) your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. Additionally, you may not receive the special consideration, e.g. Vet's Preference, for which you may be eligible without the appropriate supporting documentation. Once you apply to this vacancy you will be prompted by the system to upload the documents. If you are unable to upload the required documentation, contact the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement prior to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.***
Hardcopy Supplement Documents Required: 1. When the area of consideration is "Government-Wide" or "All U.S. Citizens." current Federal employees, including those eligible for noncompetitive transfer or reassignment, must provide a legible hardcopy of Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade along with your most recent annual performance appraisal. 2. If applying for consideration under a non-competitive appointment such as Schedule A, Excepted Service, all documentation establishing your eligibility must be provided. 3. Veterans MUST upload and submit a Member 4 DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" or a "Statement of Active Service". The type of discharge must be annotated. Disabled veterans MUST upload and submit the VA letter and/or Schedule A letter which demonstrates the overall percentage of disability. Any/all documentation verifying or confirming veterans preference or non-competitive eligibility as a veteran must be uploaded and submitted electronically at the time of application. 4. College Transcripts (For Positive Education Required positions and if qualifying based on education and or experience and education.), if applicable.
Required Documentation for CTAP and ICTAP eligibles: 1. An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other official documentation, which shows that you were declared displaced or surplus while serving as a career or career conditional competitive service employee, in tenure group 1 or 2, OR are a current or former Executive Branch agency employee in the excepted service serving on an appointment without time limit, at grade levels GS-15 or equivalent and below, and who has been conferred noncompetitive appointment eligibility and special selection priority by statute for positions in the competitive service. 2. An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other official documentation which shows the position you may be or are being separated from has the same or higher promotion potential as that of the vacancy.
Additionally for CTAP eligibles: - A copy of your Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice; - A notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area; - A Certificate of Expected Separation; your agency's certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).
Additionally for ICTAP eligibles: - A copy of your RIF separation notice, a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area; - An OPM notice that your disability annuity has been (or will be) terminated; - Certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or - Certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for a disability retirement and will receive the special OPM annuity. - A copy of a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent (not required if you are an ICTAP eligible due to compensable injury or disability retirement).
For more information on CTAP and ICTAP download a copy of The Employee's Guide to Career Transition at http://archive.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.pdf
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Your application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page
If applying online poses a hardship, please contact the Federal Communications Commission's Human Resources Office at (202) 418-0130 during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts to determine the validity of on-line question.
NOTE: To be considered for an announced vacancy in the area of consideration within which the employee is eligible to compete, the employee must apply online using the Commission’s automated recruitment system. Employees must submit all necessary application materials identified in the announcement by the specified closing date.
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH POSITION; HOWEVER APPLICANTS ONLY NEED TO SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (I.E., WRITING SAMPLE AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, CV/RESUME, ETC) ONCE. IN LIEU OF ON-LINE SUBMISSION, APPLICANTS CAN SUBMIT THEIR WRITING SAMPLE AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TO EconRecruit@fcc.gov. CV/RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ON-LINE QUICK-HIRE APPLICATION SYSTEM. CANDIDATES WHO SUBMITTED LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND A WRITING SAMPLE THROUGH THE JOE SYSTEM NEED NOT RESUBMIT THESE DOCUMENTS.
Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street, NE
Washington DC, District of Columbia 20554
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications to determine your eligability. The best-qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
