Summary This is a developmental Pathways Internship position located in the Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) IN WASHINGTON, DC. This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. Responsibilities THIS IS A PATHWAYS INTERNSHIP POSITION WHICH MAY CONFER NON-COMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY TO A PERMANENT OR TERM POSITION. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. MAJOR DUTIES The incumbent participates in the application of economic theory, econometrics, and data analysis to support Commission decision-making regarding policies to advance telecommunications, broadband, spectrum allocation, and emerging communications technology. This position is part of the Pathways Internship Program, designed to provide current students with developmental opportunities that build analytical, research, and policy evaluation skills in telecommunications economics. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be actively enrolled in an Economics Ph.D. or related degree program. Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation. Education-Transcripts Required. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position. Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria. Job Market Paper Must Be Submitted. Please note your resume must thoroughly support your qualifications for this position. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications for the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified. Must maintain at least half-time enrollment status as defined by your school. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, you should only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You may verify accreditation at the following website: http:www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed will be verified. REQUIREMENTS Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Economics Ph.D., or equivalent degree program. Candidates must submit a job market paper (a peer reviewed publication, dissertation chapter, working paper, or similar economic research reflecting a written application of their ability to apply economics, econometrics, and/or data analysis), which they may be asked to present if selected for follow-on interviews. Enrolled in a school that has been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Enrolled at least half-time as defined by your school. Be in good academic standing (i.e., must have at least a 3.0 GPA or its equivalent). US Citizen or if you are not a citizen you must meet one the following criteria: 1. owe permanent allegiance to the United States (for example, natives of American Samoa and Swains Island); 2. be a lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); or 3. be admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or have been granted asylum under 8 .S.C. 1158 and have filed a declaration of intention to become lawful permanent resident and then citizen when eligible. 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. To be deemed as "BEST QUALIFIED", applicants must meet all of the following qualification criteria as outlined within this vacancy announcement: PART A-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PART B-QUALIFICATION CRITERIA PART C-ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE PART D-COMPETENCIES PART E-OPM POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS PART A- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Economics Ph.D., or equivalent degree program. Candidates must submit a job market paper (a peer reviewed publication, dissertation chapter, working paper, or similar economic research reflecting a written application of their ability to apply economics, econometrics, and/or data analysis), which they may be asked to present if selected for follow-on interviews. Enrolled in a school that has been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Enrolled at least half-time as defined by your school. Be in good academic standing (i.e., must have at least a 3.0 GPA or its equivalent). US Citizen or if you are not a citizen you must meet one the following criteria: 1. owe permanent allegiance to the United States (for example, natives of American Samoa and Swains Island); 2. be a lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); or 3. be admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or have been granted asylum under 8 .S.C. 1158 and have filed a declaration of intention to become lawful permanent resident and then citizen when eligible. PART B-QUALIFICATION CRITERIA GS-11 Education: Completed at least 3 years higher level graduate education leading to an Economics Ph.D. degree or an equivalent doctoral degree program. Candidates must be actively enrolled in an Economics Ph.D. degree or equivalent degree program to be eligible for consideration. OR Specialized Experience: Candidates must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows: 1. Experience conducting economic research and quantitative analysis. 2. Experience developing economic models. 3. Experience presenting economic findings. OR C. A combination of both education and specialized experience. PART C-ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (1) Experience performing research used in publications in peer-reviewed journals (even if candidate is not an author of a peer-reviewed journal publication) focused on applied microeconomics, industrial organization, or the economics of telecommunications or other network industries, including but not limited to industry-relevant technological innovation. OR (2) Experience assisting senior economists in the teaching of economics courses focused on applied microeconomics, industrial organization, or the economics of telecommunications or other network industries, including but not limited to industry-relevant technological innovation. OR (3) Experience contributing to an agency or private sector organization/company policy making, involving microeconomics analysis focused on applied microeconomics, industrial organization, or the economics of telecommunications or other network industries, including but not limited to industry-relevant technological innovation. PART D-COMPETENCIES SME REVIEW At the time of application you are required to take an external skills-based assessment which is based upon government-wide recognized competencies and consistent with OPM Merit Hiring Plan requirements and the Chance to Compete Act. Should you receive a passing score of 70 or higher, your application will be reviewed by subject matter experts to determine if you meet the OPM qualification requirements for this position. COMPETENCIES Ability to write summaries on economic research projects, coordinating data analysis efforts, and analytical work. Ability to contribute to major economic studies and regulatory analyses. Ability to evaluate market competition, consumer welfare implications, and industry structure within communications sectors. Ability to collaborate constructively with other subject matter experts to develop an empirically based understanding of relevant topics, and ability to present and visualize subsequent analyses for stakeholders at any level of the organization. Ability to conduct independent economic research and quantitative analysis related to telecommunications markets, broadband deployment, spectrum policy, and communications competition. Ability to develop economic models and apply econometric techniques to evaluate industry behavior and regulatory impacts. Ability to present economic findings to senior economists, division leadership, and policy officials. Education PART E-OPM Positive Education Requirements Degree: Must be actively enrolled in an economics degree program, that includes 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. Additional Information EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance Pathways Program - U.S. CITIZEN OR NON-U.S.CITIZEN EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS There is no U. S. citizenship requirement to participate in the Pathways Programs. HOWEVER, U. S. citizenship is a requirement for conversion to the competitive service via a term or permanent appointment. *Non-U.S. citizens may apply to the Pathways Internship Program as current students or recent graduates and be employed; however, the student must have been lawfully admitted into the United States as a permanent resident or otherwise authorized to be employed in the Pathways Internship Program. NOTE: A non-citizen student may not be converted to career-conditional employment in the competitive service unless they are U.S. citizens at the time of conversion. Additionally, applicants must be a U.S. citizen for positions that require security clearances. NOTE-This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209.
