International Economist

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Foreign Agricultural Service
• Department: Department of Agriculture
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $85447 – $133142/yr
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: Many
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Secret
• Date Posted: 2026-10-02
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-16

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Job Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world, improves foreign market access for U.S. food and agricultural products, builds new markets, improves the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and provides food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries. Positions from this announcement will be filled in the Washington D.C.

locality area, and/ or in the Beltsville, MD locality area.

Key Responsibilities

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.

Requirements & Education

Please see Qualifications Section above for educational requirements. If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty.

Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service.

For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

Contact

Rhonda.Coachman-Steward@usda.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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