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Economist

Customs and Border Protection · Posted 57 days ago

On-site Washington, DC $122K – $158K Apply by Jul 31, 2026 Economist INTJINTP
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About the Role

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, located in Washington, DC. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

What You'll Do

  • CBP Office of Trade is the architect of the most robust customs system in the world and the second largest revenue source for the U.S.
  • We facilitate legitimate trade, enforce U.S. laws, and protect the American economy as well as consumer health and safety.
  • Collaborating with industry and government partners, we create a fair, competitive, and safe trade environment, and we enforce U.S. trade law to protect national economic security.
  • Our expertise in the trade community allows us to lead the development of streamlined and efficient processes that provide certainty for legitimate importers, while combatting transnational crime.
  • As an Economist you will serve as the lead economist in the preparation of regulatory analyses for CBP regulatory actions, with occasional support to other economists.
  • Assisting with major and conducting smaller complex economic analysis that involves extensive research and documentation; and using and developing innovative analytical techniques.
  • This position starts at a salary of $121,785.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $158,322.00 (GS-13, Step 10).
  • GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area.
  • If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table.
  • Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position.
  • Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts.
  • Typical duties may include: Serving as lead economist for proposed and existing CBP regulatory actions, preparing comprehensive regulatory impact analyses that assess economic and societal effects, including baselines, costs, benefits, and alternatives, in accordance with EO 12866, OMB Circular A-4, RFA, PRA, and UMRA.
  • Conducting research and analysis on regulatory issues affecting the secure movement of people through U.S. ports of entry, security of international cargo supply chains (truck, rail, air, sea), and international trade and customs revenue functions, and document results in detailed, reproducible reports for rulemaking dockets.
  • Providing technical guidance and support to other economists, including reviewing their work, developing analytical approaches, and preparing and delivering briefings, policy papers, and other materials that translate complex economic concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

  • You must be a U.S.
  • Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.
  • Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.
  • Please review further details via the following link.
  • DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
  • Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
  • Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Unions - NTEU.
  • For local chapter contact information see Chapter Websites - National Treasury Employees Union - NTEU Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Benefits

  • The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707.
  • Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission.
  • If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs.
  • To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 96287eee-bee1-4acd-ab19-5bc6ada50402

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