International Economist

We are seeking skilled International Economic Analysts to conduct in-depth research and analysis on global economic principles, trade policy, and industry competitiveness. This role involves comprehensive data collection, analytical problem-solving, and presenting findings to inform critical economic decisions.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Conduct substantive economic analysis, integrating research into studies and work products.
• Plan and execute projects to collect detailed economic data from primary sources.
• Determine data sources, select, and modify data processing and analysis techniques.
• Formulate problems, hypothesize solutions, collect data, and draw sound conclusions.
• Develop recommendations for initiating, expanding, or adjusting economic studies.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• **Foundational Knowledge:** In-depth understanding of international economic principles, theories, trade policy, and product/industry competitiveness.
• *Experience Levels:**
• **Entry-Level (GS-11 Equivalent):**

* One year of professional or academic experience in substantive economic analysis requiring a thorough understanding of economic issues and research integration. * *or* A Ph.D. in Economics providing academic preparation for professional work.

• **Mid-Level (GS-12 Equivalent):**

* One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-11) demonstrating project planning for data collection, making study recommendations, determining data sources/techniques, and comprehensive research (problem-solving, data collection, conclusions).

• **Advanced-Level (GS-13 Equivalent):**

* One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-12) including developing research plans, coordinating group activities, and planning the presentation of findings.

• **Senior-Level (GS-14 Equivalent):**

* One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-13) demonstrating the ability to plan and execute studies with unprecedented data or novel analytical solutions, independently evaluate complex factors, recommend project development, and manage multiple simultaneous studies.