Research Assistant

Postal Regulatory Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $77771 – $111087/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission
Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $77771 – $111087/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-04
Application Deadline: 2026-09-18

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Job Summary

The Postal Regulatory Commission has an exciting employment opportunity for a highly motivated Research Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in obtaining and compiling data from Postal Service and other sources into comparable formats to be used in analysis and evaluations. Identify, develop, and deploy technological solutions to data indexing and analysis problems. Verify the mathematical accuracy of financial, economic, marketing, and statistical data and statements submitted by the Postal Service.

Research and analyze postal regulatory practices to identify practices and regulations that could inform the work of the Commission. Research and analyze studies on the postal sector to identify issues of interest to the Commission. Promote the exchange of best practices in postal regulation. Write reports and provide briefings on research findings with analyses of issues of potential interest to the Commission.

Monitor and analyze documents on postal financial, regulatory, and policy issues. Assist in the response to special study requests from Congress. Identify trends and patterns within postal service data over time. Detect anomalies and discrepancies in postal service data, investigating the root causes and proposing corrective actions.

Requirements & Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Economics, Data Analysis, or Statistics

Contact

employment@prc.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Postal Regulatory Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $77771 – $111087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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