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Economist

Department of Energy - Agency Wide · Posted 94 days ago

On-site Washington, DC $144K – $187K Apply by Jul 9, 2026 Economist INTJINTP
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About the Role

This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy. As an Economist, you will perform a broad range of professional economics work, which involves the formulation, programming and guidance of a very large, or two or more large, economic analysis projects, or continuing programs.

What You'll Do

  • →The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office works to unleash the full potential of America's hydrocarbon and geothermal resources to provide affordable, reliable, and secure energy.
  • →We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S.
  • →We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans.
  • →As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement.
  • →Veterans shape the future of energy As an Economist, you will: Formulate and execute complex economic analyses, models, and reports on global oil and natural gas markets to provide strategic policy inputs and market intelligence for senior department leadership.
  • →Analyze and monitor U.S. hydrocarbon energy supply, demand, transportation, and stocks to deliver urgent informational updates and support federal emergency response capabilities.
  • →Evaluate the economic impacts of new technologies, regulatory policies, and geopolitical forces to identify shifting trends and risks across the domestic and global fossil energy supply chains.
  • →Lead the development, testing, and validation of quantitative economic models to ensure they accurately simulate real-world energy dynamics and changing industry practices.
  • →Manage complex, multi-disciplinary economic research projects by establishing study methods, planning resource requirements, coordinating team workflows, and resolving conflicting expert viewpoints.
  • →Serve as an authoritative technical advisor on fossil energy topics to brief senior agency officials, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, and represent the Department of Energy at professional conferences.

Requirements

  • ✓This vacancy has a positive education requirement.
  • ✓In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts.
  • ✓Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".
  • ✓Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S.
  • ✓Department of Education.
  • ✓Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S.
  • ✓Department of Education.
  • ✓For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

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