This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/828219700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Postal Regulatory Commission has an exciting employment opportunity for a highly motivated and curious person with empirical skills and interest in statistical analysis.
01/15/2025 to 01/22/2025
$101,401 - $156,755 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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PRC 07-25
828219700
As an Econometrician, the incumbent will perform data and statistical analysis and generate reports utilizing SAS, MS Excel and other types of analytical software (such as Stata, E-Views, MS Power BI, Tableau, and ArcGIS) and programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL and R). Based on the analyses of economic, financial or spatial data, as well as the review of the econometric models' outputs, the incumbent will be summarizing findings and providing reports and recommendations to Division and Office leadership. The work performed involves evaluating and applying mathematical and econometric methods and techniques, assisting senior economists/econometricians in designing and developing econometric approaches, and analyzing postal economic and costing matters. The incumbent will work with the Deputy Director, Director, and other subject matter experts in the Office of Accountability and Compliance to contribute to the planning and implementation of projects concerning a broad range of economic postal matters and postal demand models. Attention to detail, ability to identify problems, to develop solutions, and to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing are crucial to the successful performance of these duties.
In addition, this individual will:
A. Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, engineering, business, operations research, science, economics) that included four higher level courses in quantitative analysis.
B. At least 2 years of work experience in statistical and data analysis or an equivalent combination of work experience and training that provided professional knowledge of statistical and data analysis techniques
OR
C. Bachelor's degree in quantitative fields (e.g., mathematics, statistics, engineering, business, operations research, science, economics) that included at least 12 semester hours of data and/or statistical analysis and 12 hours of economic courses or 24 semester hours of economic, data and statistical analysis combined or a relevant course work.
D. At least 4 years of work experience in statistical and data analysis or an equivalent combination of work experience and training that provided professional knowledge of statistical and data analysis techniques
Ethics Requirements: The Commission is committed to government ethics. As a Commission employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch and the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Commission employees are also subject to Commission-specific ethics rules (39 C.F.R. subpart A of part 3001 and supplemental standards of ethical conduct [5 C.F.R. part 5601]). The supplemental standards prohibit Commission employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, from owning any securities issued by entities that are identified on the Commission's annually published prohibited securities list. As an employee of the Commission, you must complete initial ethics training within three months of your appointment and, depending on your position, complete required financial disclosure forms within 30 days of your appointment.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. The Commission may offer Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Work Environment: This position is in the Office of Accountability and Compliance (OAC). This Office is responsible for promoting United States Postal Service transparency and accountability by establishing and maintaining a modern system to regulate rates, ensuring Postal Service compliance with the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA), making recommendations based on the analysis of financial reports from the Postal Service, and by preparing annual and periodic reports to Congress. The Office of Accountability and Compliance serves the Commission and Commissioners, the Postal Service, mailers, the U.S. Department of State, and the American public. This position is eligible for telework.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated by a screening panel based on evidence of your ability to successfully perform the duties of the position according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. The panel will forward the appropriate candidates to the Director of Accountability and Compliance for further consideration and possible interview.
In order for your application to be considered complete, the following documents must be 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.
Applicants must apply through the online application system USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer the application questionnaire and assessment, and submit all required documents.
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Application packages will NOT be accepted via email, mail, or fax.All applications must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.
This vacancy announcement will be open from January 15, 2025, through February 5, 2025, or until 150 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. Complete application packages must be submitted at the time that you apply to receive consideration. Additional documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive the application package (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Please ensure that your application includes all required documents as we will not process applications missing a cover letter, etc. After the review is complete, the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants will be notified of their status by email, referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants will receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/828219700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.