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Industry Economist (Pathways Intern)

Federal Communications Commission · Posted 9 days ago

Hybrid Full-time District of Columbia, DC $85K – $111K Apply by Jul 3, 2026 Business And Industry Student Trainee INTJINTP Marketing
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About the Role

This is a developmental Pathways Internship position located in the Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) IN WASHINGTON, DC. This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.

What You'll Do

  • THIS IS A PATHWAYS INTERNSHIP POSITION WHICH MAY CONFER NON-COMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY TO A PERMANENT OR TERM POSITION.
  • RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
  • THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
  • MAJOR DUTIES The incumbent participates in the application of economic theory, econometrics, and data analysis to support Commission decision-making regarding policies to advance telecommunications, broadband, spectrum allocation, and emerging communications technology.
  • This position is part of the Pathways Internship Program, designed to provide current students with developmental opportunities that build analytical, research, and policy evaluation skills in telecommunications economics.

Requirements

  • Please note your resume must thoroughly support your qualifications for this position.
  • Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications for the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified.
  • Must maintain at least half-time enrollment status as defined by your school.
  • Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
  • Therefore, you should only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.
  • You may verify accreditation at the following website: http:www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed will be verified.
  • REQUIREMENTS Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Economics Ph.D., or equivalent degree program.
  • Candidates must submit a job market paper (a peer reviewed publication, dissertation chapter, working paper, or similar economic research reflecting a written application of their ability to apply economics, econometrics, and/or data analysis), which they may be asked to present if selected for follow-on interviews.
  • Enrolled in a school that has been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.
  • Enrolled at least half-time as defined by your school.
  • Be in good academic standing (i.e., must have at least a 3.0 GPA or its equivalent).

Benefits

  • The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 4379af53-7744-4157-a2f3-8a65ffe31160

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