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Economist

Department of Energy - Agency Wide · Posted 133 days ago

Hybrid Washington, DC $169K – $197K Apply by May 28, 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 serve as an expert and senior advisor on domestic and global natural gas issues across the full value chain but particularly on natural gas trade, including analysis and review of applications submitted under the Natural Gas Act, and ensuring importers and exporters are complying with the conditions of their respective authorizations.

What You'll Do

  • →The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
  • →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: Provide leadership and direction for major divisions within important economic programs related to the government and societal economic well-being.
  • →Be responsible for economic research, often contributing new insights into economic dynamics and relationships, usually to solve urgent government problems.
  • →Provide economic advice and counsel on critical government decisions, influencing regulatory policy planning and execution, as well as the drafting of regulatory decisions related to natural gas and natural gas trade.
  • →Manage the collection, analysis, interpretation, and publication of extensive oil and gas information generated by the government.
  • →Administer regulatory decisions that bear on the economic health of society.
  • →Professional authority and technical responsibility to assignments, with a significant impact on national or international economic forces.

Requirements

  • ✓BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Degree: economics, that included 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.
  • ✓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.
  • ✓If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education.
  • ✓Failure to provide 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.

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