JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018

U.S. Department of the Treasury

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Office of Tax Analysis
Financial Economist

JOE ID Number: 2017-02_111458425
Date Posted: 09/20/2017
Date Inactive: 01/31/2018
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
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
F -- International Economics
G -- Financial Economics
H -- Public Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Salary Range: $103,679-$161,900
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Office of Tax Analysis (OTA) anticipates staff openings in 2018 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, labor, health, 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: 11/24/2017
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.