JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
D -- Microeconomics
G -- Financial Economics
H -- Public Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
K -- Law and Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
M -- Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Keywords:
Federal Government
Consumer Protection
Consumer Behavior
Consumer Decision-Making
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking an experienced researcher to lead the Decision Making and Behavioral Studies team in its Office of Research. This interdisciplinary team holds expertise spanning economics, psychology, and decision sciences, and conducts primary research to build foundational knowledge on behavioral science as well as provides input into policy projects to support the Bureau’s mission. As a Section Chief, you will have the opportunity to conduct self-directed research while providing strategic and methodological guidance on a variety of primary data collection projects including surveys, laboratory experiments, and field trials.
We are seeking candidates with experience leading projects that incorporate primary data collection methods as well as leadership and management experience. Candidates should possess demonstrated expertise in behavioral science as well as an interest in working with interdisciplinary teams of researchers, industry practitioners, and attorneys.
Application Requirements:
- Application Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
An official posting announcement will be made on www.usajobs.gov early in 2016.
Submitted material must include affirmation of U.S. citizenship. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The CFPB is an equal opportunity employer.