Government Accountability Office

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GAO (www.gao.gov) anticipates openings for economist positions. GAO is the oversight agency for the U.S. Congress. GAO contributes non-partisan, fact-based, objective analyses on federal government programs and policy. We seek PhD economists and PhD economics candidates who expect their degree in 2017. Candidates must have strong applied research and interpersonal skills. U.S. citizenship is required.

To apply for employment: You must apply through the USAJOBS openings that we anticipate starting to post before the AEA meeting.

To express interest in meeting at the AEA: Submit a resume, job market paper, transcript, and 3 reference letters by December 2nd to econrecruit@gao.gov

GAO seeks a work environment where all employees are valued, treated fairly, and given opportunities to develop to their full potential. Each person's skills, talents, experiences and characteristics broaden the range of perspectives and approaches at GAO. Since 2011, GAO has received top ranking among mid-size agencies for support of diversity.

Openings are anticipated in these mission teams:
Center for Economics (Applied Research and Methods) --- The Center is a diverse group of 26 PhD economists who contribute economic analyses to GAO reports to the U.S. Congress. Economists in the Center enjoy the flexibility to work on reports across all GAO mission teams and all sectors of the economy and federal government. [All fields may apply].

International Affairs and Trade (IAT) --- IAT work covers a broad range of international policy issues including, for example, bilateral and multilateral foreign assistance, international trade policy and finance, foreign affairs managements, and countering foreign threats.

Financial Market and Community Investment (FMCI) --- FMCI supports Congress by helping to ensure that U.S. financial markets function smoothly and effectively. FMCI seeks a financial economist with expertise in quantitative methods, modern portfolio theory and/or general equilibrium modeling.

Education, Workforce and Income Security --- EWIS examines policy questions related to k-12 and higher education, employment, training, disability, and retirement security. Studies include analyses of student loan debt held by older Americans, proposed changes within the Federal Employees Compensation Act, the federal school-meals program, and state efforts to expand retirement saving program coverage.

Strategic Issues --- SI analyzes the government's fiscal position and approaches to address the current and projected fiscal gap. SI is looking for a public finance economist with experience analyzing tax policy and tax administration. SI's tax work includes analyses of corporate income tax rates, refundable tax credits, and the effect of e-cigarettes on federal excise tax revenue.