Summary
The Bureau of Economics seeks candidates for the position of Statistician. Statisticians work directly with BE staff economists to (1) provide economic analysis in support of antitrust and consumer protection investigations, litigations, and rulemaking; (2) advise the Commission, Congress, the President, and other agencies on the impact of regulations; and (3) conduct research on the functioning of markets in the economy. The position is for an initial 14 month term, renewable up to four years.
Duties
The specific duties of a Statistician within the Bureau of Economics at the Federal Trade Commission include, but are not limited to: Identifying, documenting, organizing, and summarizing government and third-party data relevant to antitrust and consumer protection investigations. Generating data sets from qualitative data or surveys. Converting file formats, checking data contents, and conducting basic data quality checks to assure reliability before performing analysis. Summarizing and describing data contents clearly and accurately. Writing programs in Stata, SAS, R, or Python. Providing statistical, econometric, and other data analysis. Using Stata, SAS, R, or similar statistical software to summarize and analyze data. Using ArcGIS or similar software to geocode data, calculate distances between locations of interest, and prepare maps. Preparing clear and accurate graphs, tables, and other visualizations that effectively summarize data and results of analyses. Communicating professionally and respectfully with colleagues - both orally and in writing. Listening, clarifying ambiguities, and acting on guidance from economists and supervisors. Working effectively and proactively with minimal supervision. Statisticians perform these duties under the supervision of, and with guidance from, staff economists in the Bureau of Economics.
Education
For positions in which applicants can qualify based on education, you may use the following paragraph: If you qualify on the basis of education in lieu of experience, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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. For further information, visit: FOREIGN EDUCATION
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies. Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13066392.