JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy
Microeconomic Analysis
Economist

JOE ID Number: 2025-02_111476975
Date Posted: 11/26/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Economist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: D0 -- General
Keywords:
Microeconomics
Policy
Fiscal Developments
Pensions
Health
Education
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Treasury Department's Office of Microeconomic Analysis is recruiting well-qualified economists interested in helping develop economic policy at the federal level. New graduates and experienced economists are welcome to apply. Our office conducts research and analysis for senior Treasury and Administration officials and the public on a wide range of economic issues, including fiscal policy, energy and the environment, health, entitlement programs, pensions, labor, education, housing, insurance, regulation, technological change, infrastructure, and financial markets. Staff economists work closely with top policymakers throughout the federal government while also pursuing their own research agenda, as time permits.

The work requires skills usually associated with a Ph.D. in economics or similar degree. In addition, successful candidates must have the ability to present their views clearly and concisely in written and oral briefings, often under tight time constraints.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 01/02/2026
Reference Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, job market paper, and at least two letters of reference to EPrecruiting@treasury.gov, with the subject line "Micro staff position," by January 2, 2026.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, job market paper, and at least two letters of reference to EPrecruiting@treasury.gov, with the subject line "Micro staff position," by January 2, 2026.

Candidates must also apply through USAJobs.gov to be considered. A link to the job announcement will be posted here and sent to those who have submitted job packets when it is available.

U.S. citizenship is required at the time of application. 

The Treasury Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer