JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Expert Analysis Division
Office of General Counsel
Economist

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111477699
Date Posted: 08/26/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Economist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
D -- Microeconomics
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
Keywords:
Microeconomics
Labor Economics
Civil Rights
Law Enforcement
EEOC
Employment Discrimination
Salary Range: The position will be at the Gs-13 level with a promotion potential at GS-14.
Full Text of JOE Listing:

We are accepting applications for an Economist position in the Expert Analysis Division, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an Economist, you will be responsible for serving as an authority in economics and provide expert opinions, guidance, and direction to management, trial attorneys, and others in the analysis of employment discrimination cases.

Our team of PhD-level Economists within the Expert Analysis Division at EEOC conduct independent and objective analyses of employer-specific data to assess claims of discrimination in employment and testify as experts in court. We provide expert advice and advise legal staff on appropriate analytical methods, data requirements, and statistical techniques for case development and research efforts. A background in labor economics or a related microeconomic area is preferred for this position.

The position requires a duty station at Headquarters (in Washington, D.C.) or one of the 53 EEOC Field Offices (EEOC Field Offices | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission).

The position will be at the GS-13 level with a promotion potential at GS-14. The start date is negotiable.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 09/16/2026
Application Instructions:
Complete the application through the official job announcement on USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/881132000