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Economist/Statistician (Economics)

Bureau of Labor Statistics · Department of Labor

📍 Location Negotiable After Selection 💰 $125776 – $163514/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department: Department of Labor
Location: Location Negotiable After Selection
Salary: $125776 – $163514/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 2
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-10-23
Application Deadline: 2026-11-05

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Job Summary

The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making. The position is located in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled either as an Economist or Statistician (Economics).

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Initiating and analyzing the operation of data programs, including survey data collection, acquisition of data from non-survey sources, data processing and dissemination, and the development of systems to implement these functions Defining objectives, requirements, and measures of success; evaluating performance; and identifying actions for improvement Managing contracts for the performance of NLS program activities Directing special projects as a team leader that may cross divisional lines, may affect both federal and state participants, and may have a substantial impact on OEUS plans and operations Providing senior management with analyses of problems and authoritative economic advice and consulting services on important decisions

Requirements & Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position.

Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Contact

Nathe.Kristen.A@dol.gov · 202-693-1000 X20895

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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