This vacancy is for an Economist in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration within the Department of Commerce.
As an Economist, you will perform the following duties: Serves as an authoritative technical advisor and ensures that high-level policy makers are provided with accurate, meaningful, and properly evaluated economic analysis and advice. Conducts economic studies which gather, analyze, and interpret economic information specific to the mission of NTIA, which impacts the economic wellbeing of our society.
Formulation, programming, and guidance of projects or continuing programs involving economic issues affecting spectrum management and/or telecommunications. Utilizes knowledge on how to value and price scarce spectrum resources, related to legislation, potential repurposing, auctions and associated spectrum transitions, leasing, and secondary markets.
Plans, coordinates, drafts, edits, and presents major reports that address short and long-term policy needs associated with spectrum and/or telecommunications issues related to, for example, regulatory procedures and governance, market-based alternatives, technical standards, incentive-based approaches, incumbent rights and responsibilities, spectrum valuation, and wireless broadband deployment.
Develops and presents for review new ideas and models for analysis and presentation of spectrum-orientated economic data. Conducts targeted research and analysis. Identifies particular problems to explore; assesses the adequacy of existing programs; and recommends and implements changes. Conducts policy-oriented research and development of innovative approaches to existing and new problems in spectrum management and/or telecommunications policy.
Constructs analytical models based on research of economic and societal value of spectrum resources. Investigates and analyzes the cost structures that affect wireless systems and how these cost structures are expressed in governmental and private-sector budgetary environments. Understands and articulates the full scope of spectrum valuation factors, including non-monetary value.
Prepares and presents well-organized and well-written reports documenting cost and valuation models reflecting these economic and political realities. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Economist GS-0110-14, GS-14 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
See Qualifications Above. NOTE: Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.
You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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This position is with National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-11.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-05 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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