Economist

This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy. As an Economist, you will perform a broad range of professional economics work, which involves the formulation, programming and guidance of a very large, or two or more large, economic analysis projects, or continuing programs.

Major duties

The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory office works to unleash the full potential of America's hydrocarbon, geothermal, and critical mineral resources to provide affordable, reliable, and secure energy. Our team of talented and diverse experts uphold gold standard science and advance industry-aligned technologies to commercial scale and advance mission aligned applied research and technology solutions while serving as a resource to DOE as the only GOGO National Laboratory. For more information visit http://www.netl.doe.gov/ We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy At the GS-14 level, as an Economist, you will: Conduct systematic economic analyses and modeling to collect industry data, trace market trends, and provide strategic policy inputs for national and international energy programs. Advise senior agency leadership and program sponsors as an authoritative consultant on complex economic issues, policy implications, and budget recommendations. Evaluate the economic impacts of new technologies, policies, and market forces by designing, testing, and validating advanced parametric economic models. Manage complex economic research projects from inception to completion, which includes defining the research scope, coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, and managing timelines. Prepare and disseminate comprehensive research findings through peer-reviewed articles, technical reports, and presentations at major professional and economic conferences. Establish policy guidelines and impact-assessment frameworks to analyze the economic, environmental, and social benefit-cost ratios of proposed energy initiatives.

Qualifications

You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 3 of the following: Planning and organizing economic studies or multiple concurrent research projects involving energy markets, commodities, technologies, or industrial/regulatory policy. Preparing economic reports, analytical papers, or manuscripts, and briefing technical findings and economic implications to organizational leadership, clients, or stakeholders to support strategic decision-making. Modifying or executing quantitative economic models or cost-benefit/impact frameworks (e.g., parametric models, input-output analyses, or econometric test cases) to evaluate the impact of market, environmental, technological, or policy changes. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.