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This position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's (PBGC), Policy, Research, and Analysis Department.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Learn more about this agency07/28/2021 to 08/17/2021
$103,690 - $159,286 per year
GS 13 - 14
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - less than 10%
Yes—Recruitment incentives may be authorized for this position, if applicable.
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
PRAD-2021-0003
608923800
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As an Economist in the Policy, Research and Analysis Department you will:
All qualification and eligibility requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
You may start at the GS-13 grade level with an annual salary of $103,690, if you meet the following minimum qualification requirements in addition to the education requirement below:
Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the private sector conducting economic and financial research, studies and analyses related to pension benefits. Examples may include designing, developing, maintaining and enhancing computer based financial forecasting models.
You may start at the GS-14 grade level with an annual salary of $122,530, if you meet the following minimum qualification requirements in addition to the education requirement below:
Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the private sector using original research, current economic theory and current statistical and econometric methods to analyze current policy, legislative and regulatory issues. Examples may include relevant Internal Revenue Code, and policy issues related to defined benefit plan financial accounting and disclosure.
Series Qualifications:
In order to qualify for the GS-0110 series, you must have one of the following:
A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.
**Experience with stochastic projection models and familiarity with econometrics relating to defined benefit pension plans is highly desirable.**
Please see requirements as described in Qualifications.
This vacancy announcement is to solicit applications for current and/or future vacancies.
PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are interested in learning more about job opportunities under available hiring flexibilities and authorities are encouraged to contact PBGC’s Selective Placement Program Coordinator, Donald Beasley, at (202) 229-3637 or Beasley.donald@pbgc.gov. TTY/TDD users should call the federal relay service at (800) 877-8339 and ask to be connected to (800) 400-7242.
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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above based on the competencies listed above (which is equivalent to PBGC’s “Silver” quality category); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs.
If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may contact the PBGC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO):
OEEO Main Office Phone: 202-326-4363
Email: EEO@PBGC.gov
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PBGC is currently operating under maximum telework flexibilities. However, all Federal agencies will begin a phased transition to normal operations.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING ADVERTISED UNDER THE DIRECT HIRE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice:
RESUME: You must submit a resume. Your resume should clearly show your possession of the specialized experience so that we can determine your qualifications for this position. Your resume should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting.
COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred.
TRANSCRIPT(S) THIS POSITION HAS A POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT. You must submit transcripts to verify that you meet the requirement. Information on the specific education requirement can be found under the Education in the vacancy announcement. Your transcripts should include course titles, school name/location, date completed, grades, and number of credits earned. Applicants who obtained their qualifying education outside of the U.S. and its territories must provide proof that their degrees have been validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a college or university in the U.S. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application; however, you must bring official transcripts with your first day if you are hired. Please see the Education section of this announcement for additional information.
Failure to submit the required documents will result in an incomplete application.
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.
In order to be considered, submit all of the required information (including your supplemental documentation) before midnight EST on the closing date. All resumes should be five pages or less; anything over five pages will not be reviewed. Private sector formatted resumes preferred.
If you are not able to apply online or require reasonable accommodations, contact Tonya Crowley on (202) 229-6586 or at crowley.tonya@pbgc.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. For TTY/TDD users, call the Federal Relay Service toll free at 1-800-877-8339 and ask to be connected to (800) 400-7242. Please complete all the steps in the online application process at USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov). You may make updates to your information at any time prior to midnight EST on the closing date of this announcement.
You are encouraged to complete your USAJOBS personal account completely to receive notifications at each point in the recruiting process. Utilizing this option allows you to review and track the status of your application and receive email notifications from the hiring office.
You may check the status of your applications by clicking on the My USAJOBS tab at the USAJOBS website.
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/608923800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Partnership for Public Service ranked PBGC in the top five best places to work among small Federal agencies! PBGC ranked fifth out of the 29 agencies in this category, with high scores on work/life balance, benefits, job security, advancement, and organizational culture.
Are you looking for challenging, compelling, and important work? The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has a distinguished and vital mission to protect America’s pensions. At PBGC, you will use your skills in accounting, auditing, business, finance, law, actuarial science, information technology, and more to protect the retirement income of over 35 million Americans in single employer and multiemployer pension plans.
For this announcement, the number of applications will be limited to (75). The vacancy will close on the closing date listed or on midnight EST of the date the application limit is reached, whichever comes first. All applications received on the date the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.
