The Federal Communications Commission (www.fcc.gov) anticipates openings for Economist positions (GS-12 to GS-15) beginning in 2014. We seek candidates with expertise in: a field of applied microeconomics, e.g. industrial organization, applied econometrics (including those specializing in other fields of microeconomics, e.g., labor economics), or microeconomic theory. Applicants with expertise in financial economics may also be considered. Ph.D. level education is preferred. Experience with the telecommunications or media sectors and/or regulatory policy is desirable. These positions will primarily involve analysis of the telecommunications, broadcast, and cable industries, and the development of policy recommendations. The current salary range of GS-12 to GS-15 is $74,872 to $155,500. The beginning salary will be based on background and research accomplishments.

Interested individuals should submit a vita, 3 letters of reference, and a writing sample to Jonathan Levy, jonathan.levy@fcc.gov (electronic applications preferred) or Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. Formal consideration will require responding to an FCC vacancy announcement, available in early January 2014 at www.fcc.gov/jobs and by phone at (202) 418-0101. We plan to interview at the Allied Social Science Association meetings. U.S. citizenship required. The FCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.