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This position is located on the Applied Research and Methods (ARM) Team, Center of Economics (CE). The mission of the Center for Economics (CE) is to conduct rigorous, right-sized economic analyses of federal programs and policies to deliver value to GAO's internal customers and Congressional clients. Economists in CE work closely with interdisciplinary teams to design, execute, and communicate the results of economic analyses in support of GAO audit findings and recommendations.
Learn more about this agency10/03/2022 to 11/14/2022
$100,425 - $140,879 per year
PE 21
1 vacancy in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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No
ARM-22-DH-11664618
681011800
This position is being advertised under a Direct Hiring Authority.
As a Senior Economist, PE-0110-21 your typical work assignments may include the following:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
Completion of a two year probationary period may be required.
Completion of a financial disclosure statement is required.
You must meet all Qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
See Qualification section.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Most foreign education is not accredited by an accrediting body that is recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
This is a bargaining unit position.
Salary Range by location:
Washington DC - $100,425 - $140,879
Atlanta, GA - $93,966 - $132,048
Seattle, WA - $100,376 - $140,810
Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.
You will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. At the time of appointment, the selectee will be required to update the OF-306.
You will be subject to a determination of suitability for Federal employment.
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Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by a direct hire authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants, including category rating, does not apply to this vacancy. Your qualifications will be evaluated against the qualifications requirements only. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions covered by the direct hire authority.
To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11664618
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 package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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If you do not meet the key requirements, and/or qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials your application will not be considered
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