The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people. The Antitrust Division has an opening for a SUPERVISORY ECONOMIST to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process.
Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy?
The Antitrust Division (ATR) is seeking to fill a SUPERVISORY ECONOMIST position in the Expert Analysis Group (EAG) within the Antitrust Division (ATR). The Expert Analysis Group (EAG) is one of the world's leading venues for developing and applying economics to real world questions of competition.
The Economist hired will conduct analysis that plays a central role in enforcement efforts to protect competition and benefit consumers through low prices, high quality, and innovation. As a SUPERVISORY ECONOMIST, you will: Supervising a staff of statisticians by recruiting, selecting, establishing work priorities, assigning work, assessing performance. Setting goals and priorities for subordinates and monitors staff productivity.
Directing the planning and performance of economic studies and analytical research of the greatest difficulty and complexity in the examination and analysis of the behavior of firms and consumers that are the subject of antitrust investigation and litigation. Developing long-range plans, goals, and objectives; implementing, and coordinating a variety of special projects and studies of interest for the OAAG and COS concerning Division operations.
Conducting economic analysis of specific practices that may harm competition, as well as economic research relating to competition policy issues more broadly, of the most complex order. Managing key administrative processes, monitoring the progress of work, including adherence to methods and procedures, and prioritization of work.
Preparing outlines, studies and analyses regarding economic theory, economic approaches, past precedents, policies, and history with the view of assisting the formulation of future economic approaches. Responding to written and oral inquiries regarding economic analysis of cases. Representing the section in Department, interagency and other committees and groups and task forces.
Direct special programs and initiatives assigned by the supervisor or the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Economic Analysis. Please note: Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
Also, a writing sample and a combination of three to five business and academic references may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.
Basic Requirements: 1. A degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus; NOTE: Transcript(s) must be provided. -OR- 2. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Applicants MUST submit a copy of transcripts with your application.
An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify, but it must include your full name, name of the school, the date and degree awarded (if conferred), and the list of classes, grades and credits earned. You will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment if you are selected. All academic degrees and course work must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Click here to check accreditation. *Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S.
education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. *All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
jennifer.snyder@usdoj.gov · 2025988069
This position is with Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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