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Along with the National Gallery of Art and Kennedy Center, it is one of the three entities affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, and is governed by its own presidentially appointed Board of Trustees. The Center provides a non-partisan policy forum for tackling issues through independent research and open dialogue that seeks to inform actionable ideas for the policy community and the public at large. It offers a bridge between the world and Washington and between critical ideas and policy practice. Most of the Center's outreach efforts take place within the Center itself, but some of the activities take place in the region.
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Learn more about this agency07/10/2018 to 07/18/2018
$41,369 - $53,774 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - Travel may be required.
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Temporary - Not to exceed 2 years
Full-time - Full Time
Competitive
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WC-18-09T
504665400
A. Economic Research
Provides support in research and preparation of detailed economic reports and publications using mathematical and statistical models. Works closely with staff and scholars to recommend initiatives and solutions to address U.S.-Canada economic problems.
B. Economic Analysis
Assists the program staff and scholars to develop quantitative models and forecasting tools to analyze and evaluate economic performance of government programs and bilateral trade policies.
C. Program Communications and Support
Assists with the production of program specific meeting reports, briefing notes, program newsletter, and publications.
Contributes to program’s social media and conventional media presentations, acting as liaison to English and French-language media and academic sources.
Open to the public.
This is a Trust funded position and NOT a Federal Government position.
Temporary appointment not to exceed 2 years. Extension is subject to budget constraints and management approval.
All Qualifications criteria must be met by the closing date of announcement
Applicants must have at least one full year (12-months) of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the Grade 5 grade level (relative to federal and market standards) performing the following duties and responsibilities:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Proficiency in French is highly desirable.
A bachelor’s degree is not a requirement for this position, however an academic degree, coursework and/or experience in Canada-U.S. international policy and/or economics is highly desirable.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications are evaluated and rated under Category Rating and Selection procedures. Category rating combines the applicant's total experience and/or education/training into a single category. Your application will initially be rated against the criteria outlined in this announcement.
Qualifying applications will be placed into one of the following categories:
1. Gold (Best Qualified)
2. Silver
3. Bronze
Applications in the Best Qualified category will be evaluated to ensure that the Specialized Experience and other eligibility requirements are met and supported/verified by the résumé and supplemental documents submitted.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Résumé showing relevant experience including hours worked per week and month/year dates of employment.
Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire completed online.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure that all required documents have been submitted.
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, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If your résumé does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us at (202) 691-4067 prior to the closing date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for online submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/504665400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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