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Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Office of Management and Budget
• Department: Executive Office of the President
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $121785 – $158322/yr
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: Few
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Top Secret
• Date Posted: 2026-10-22
• Application Deadline: 2026-11-20

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Economic Policy Division. This Division is tasked with conducting economic research and engaging in a variety of interdisciplinary economic studies. It comprises economists with expertise across multiple fields who collaborate in teams to model and assess the effects of Federal government policies over short, medium, and long term horizons.

Key Responsibilities

As an Economist, GS-0110-13, your typical work assignments may include the following: Analyzes industrial organization, market structure, and competition questions arising from Presidential and OMB priorities, and delivers findings on timelines set by policy demand. Estimates the effects of tariffs, trade measures, tax policies, and spending programs on firms, industries, and markets, using econometric and microeconomic models.

Designs and completes studies in industrial organization, trade, tax policy, and public economics, and produces the memoranda, estimates, and briefings that convey findings and recommendations. Develops economic tools to evaluate current conditions, project future trends, and measure the impact of fiscal and trade policy on the economy and the fiscal condition of the Federal Government.

Applies current economic and technical literature on industrial organization, trade, public economics, and tax policy to specific questions under review. Leads and contributes to cross-cutting analyses with staff in the Economic Policy Division, other divisions of OMB, and other Federal agencies. Advises staff and policymakers throughout OMB, EOP, and other agencies on economic questions arising in the Administration's budget and policy process.

Requirements & Education

A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus 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.

Contact

EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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