International Economist

Job Description

This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Development Policy (ODP), Economic Risk Assessment Division. The International Economist is responsible for providing support in identifying, collecting, and analyzing economic and developmental information to assess the impact of proposed and on-going DFC financial products for project support including direct finance, insurance and investment funds.

Major Duties:

• Collects relevant U.S. industry data, such as production, import/export, and employment data.
• Evaluates economic trends and assesses economic impacts, positive and negative, of proposed projects on U.S. production, exports, and employment.
• Evaluates project impacts on local employment, infrastructure, technology/knowledge transfer, foreign exchange and other developmental impacts.
• Conducts on-site investigations of selected projects for compliance with policy-related requirements and for comparison of actual U.S. economic and host country developmental impacts with estimated impacts.
• Prepares written and oral reports outlining findings.

Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• This position will require foreign travel to developing countries

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT
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.

AND

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
In addition to the Basic Requirement listed above, you must meet the required specialized experience/education listed below.

You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to assist with economic research, economic analysis, or economic consultancy projects;

OR

B. A master’s or equivalent graduate degree in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.B. or J.D degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position;

OR

C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.


Please Note: Applicants may be asked to produce a writing sample during the interview stage.


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

About the Organization

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.

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