To qualify for this position, applicants must meet both the basic requirement and specialized experience for the positions.

Basic Requirement

Applicants must possess one of the following:

A) Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. (Transcripts MUST be submitted)

–OR

B) Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Transcripts MUST be submitted)

In addition to the basic requirements for this position:

To qualify for this position at the CT-12 level, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CT/GS-11 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system.

Specialized experience is defined as: Work that provides the usage of applied economic analysis by showing evidence of contributions to research projects in economic and finance that have led to a completed white papers, working papers, or publications. Able to convey research results both verbally and in writing by showing samples of past writings and/or formal presentations. Applicant must know how to use SAS, SQL, Python, or R for the statistical analysis of large data sets by showing completed analyses of data sets containing at least 1 million rows of data. In addition, applicant must be familiar with derivatives and derivatives markets (contingent cash flows, institutional details, exchanges vs. over-the-counter markets, commodity and financial products), shown by relevant education and work experience.

To qualify for this position at the CT-13 level, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CT/GS-12 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience conducting rigorous applied economic analysis by showing evidence of publications in peer-reviewed economic or finance journals. Conveying research results both verbally and in writing by showing evidence of presentations that have been performed at an academic, industry or government conference. Applicant must also have experience using SAS, SQL, Python, or R for the statistical analysis of large data sets by showing evidence of having completed analyses of data sets which contains at least 1 million rows of data. In addition, the applicant must have an understanding of derivatives and derivatives markets (pricing methodologies, institutional details, exchanges vs. over-the-counter markets, commodity and financial products), shown by relevant education and work experience.

To qualify for this position at the CT-14 level, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CT/GS-13 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system.

Specialized experience is defined as: A technical expert who has a comprehensive knowledge and experience of financial, economic, and econometric principles and theories and provides authoritative bases for research and policy positions on futures, options and swaps. In-depth experience conducting rigorous applied economic analysis by showing evidence of publications in peer-reviewed economic or finance journals. Conveying research results both verbally and in writing by showing evidence of presentations that have been performed at an academic, industry or government conference. Applicant must also have experience using SAS, SQL, Python, or R for the statistical analysis of large data sets by showing evidence of having completed analyses of data sets which contains at least 1 million rows of data. In addition, the applicant must have a thorough understanding of derivatives and derivatives markets (pricing methodologies, institutional details, exchanges vs. over-the-counter markets, commodity and financial products), shown by relevant education and work experience.

Candidate(s) who are selected must provide documentation of completing all educational requirements prior to entering on duty.

A copy of your official transcript(s) is also required prior to your first day.

Relocation. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Probationary Period. Candidates selected under competitive examining procedures will subject to a one-year probationary period.

This is a Bargaining Unit Position located in the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU) Chapter 337.

CTAP and ICTAP. Candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.

CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: 1. A copy of your specific RIF notice, written notice of your expected separation or other documentation of priority consideration status; 2. A copy of your latest SF-50 - noting current position, grade level, and duty location; 3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and 4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following: 1. A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, or notice of disability annuity termination; 2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade level, and duty location; 3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and 4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.

More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.

• Resume (Required) showing all relevant and related experience (cover letter optional). If selected, your resume will be used to determine your initial pay setting decision.

• An unofficial college transcript (Required) (Failure to submit this form will result in your application not being considered) Note: if you are selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day;

• Performance Appraisal; optional

• SF-50; (if applicable)

• Writing Sample illustrating relative experience

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.