JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015

U.S. Department of the Treasury

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Office of Tax Analysis
Financial Economist

JOE ID Number: 2014-02_111451287
Date Posted: 10/01/2014
Date Inactive: 12/26/2014
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Financial Economist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
D -- Microeconomics
F -- International Economics
G -- Financial Economics
H -- Public Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
M -- Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting
Salary Range: $98,000 to $157,000
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Office of Tax Analysis (OTA) anticipates staff openings in 2015 for economists with a strong interest in applied research to assess the economic and revenue effects of current and proposed Federal tax policies affecting numerous domestic and international policy areas, including business formation, choice of business organizational form, tax accounting, savings and investment, pensions, social security, financial institutions, education, labor, housing, the environment, energy, and international trade and investment flows. Staff economists play a key role in shaping federal tax policy. Staff members are encouraged to publish their research findings in professional journals. A PhD or equivalent experience in economics, statistics, finance, or related disciplines, strong research and communication skills, and U.S. citizenship are required.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 12/11/2015
Application Instructions:
To indicate interest in applying, submit cover letter, vita, research writing sample, and three letters of reference via email to OTA-position@treasury.gov. Treasury is an equal opportunity employer. For more information contact Dr. James Mackie, Director, Office of Tax Analysis, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Phone: 202-622-1326.