Posted 5d ago

Industry Economist (Auctions)

@ Federal Communications Commission
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$169k-$197k/yrOnsiteContract
Responsibilities:analyze economic issues, advise on auction design, evaluate auction results
Requirements Summary:Economist with expertise in auctions, game theory, econometric/experimental models; ability to provide authoritative economic advice and policy recommendations; experience with FCC rules and auction design.
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Duties

The incumbent serves the Auctions Division and the FCC as an authoritative expert and technical advisor on the extremely complex economic issues, including game theory, that arise in connection with auctions and competitive bidding. The incumbent uses highly specialized economic expertise on auctions and bidding to formulate policy for the Auctions Division, OEA, and the FCC. The incumbent is actively involved in many aspects of the auction process, including but not limited to, providing expert advice on auction design and requirements, explaining orally and in writing how auction incentives and mechanics work, monitoring auctions, and analyzing and evaluating auction results. The incumbent conducts and evaluates analyses of major complex economic issues related to spectrum and other resource auctions (e.g., universal service support auctions). The incumbent is regularly called upon to provide expert advice to rule making and adjudicatory proceedings related to the FCC's auction authority. The incumbent performs real-time and post-auction analyses of bidder conduct during auctions.

Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must: -Currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career or career conditional appointments. ALL FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to [email protected]

Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants must meet eligibility, education and specialized experience requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-15 Specialized Experience: In order to be deemed as qualified applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following: 1. Explains both orally and in writing extremely complex economic reasoning and procedures to internal audiences and external stakeholders. 2. Experience providing authoritative economic advice. 3. Experience designing and evaluating econometric, experimental and other empirical models. 4. Experience responding to arguments and comments submitted by the public in response to orders, petitions, rule-makings, and other proceedings before the FCC. 5. Experience making policy recommendations and proposes modifications to current and future FCC rules and regulations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.

Education

A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Other Information

EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209.