JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021

Postal Regulatory Commission

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Office of Accountability and Compliance
Applied Micro-Economist/Econometrician

JOE ID Number: 2021-01_111466943
Date Posted: 06/11/2021
Date Inactive: 07/31/2021
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Applied Micro-Economist/Econometrician
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: D4 -- Market Structure, Pricing, and Design
Salary Range: 72,750 - 147,034
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Applied Micro-Economist/Econometrician position is located in the Office of Accountability and Compliance (OAC) of the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). The PRC is an independent establishment of the executive branch created by Congress to provide strengthened oversight of the United States Postal Service. OAC is responsible for promoting Postal Service transparency and accountability by establishing and maintaining a modern system to regulate rates, ensuring Postal Service compliance with the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, making recommendations based on the analysis of Postal Service financial reports, and by preparing annual and periodic reports to Congress.

Candidates will have a background in data analysis and statistical programming (SAS, R, Stata, etc.). They will use analytical software to analyze service performance, economic, and financial data, and to provide recommendations to leadership. The work performed involves empirical skills and the rigorous application of economics. The position will design, develop and apply econometric methods and techniques to model statistical processes, and economic and cost attribution concepts. The ability to communicate complex concepts orally and in writing is essential.

To view more details about the position and apply, please visit www.usajobs.gov. Applications will be accepted until 7/7/2021, or whenever 150 applications have been received.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 07/07/2021