Summary
These positions are located within the Economic Research Service (ERS), Market and Trade Economics Division (MTED), Kansas City, MO. In this position, you will be collecting economic data and preparing analysis of economic data as part of ERS' Outlook program.
Duties
Studies factors affecting supply, demand, and trade in assigned commodity and/or regional markets and develops an understanding of behavioral, market structure, and policy factors affecting them.
Provides written outlook reports on analysis of supply, demand, trade, and price developments for assigned markets.
Assembles and manages appropriate data, developing tables, charts and graphics to support market analyses and outlook reports.
Participates in and contributes to Interagency Commodity Estimates Committee market analysis.
Education
Please see above for education qualification requirement information.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. This is a Direct Hire Authority position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, to include any selective placement factor(s), if applicable, will be referred to the selecting official. Before a certificate is issued to the selecting official, the resume is reviewed to ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements. A rating will not be used; veterans' preference does not apply due to the existence of the Direct Hire authority for this position. Note: All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated by a resume. If, upon review, it is determined that your resume and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be removed from consideration. Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply" button to the right. To view the application form, visit:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13082846