This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/828220200. 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 economic data analysis.
01/15/2025 to 01/22/2025
$84,601 - $156,755 per year
ZY 3 - 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
PRC 06-25
828220200
An Economic Data Analyst PRC-3 is responsible for:
Economic Data Analyst, PRC-3
Successful completion of a course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a quantitative field (e.g., econometrics, quantitative or applied economics, economic or business data analytics) that included four higher level courses in quantitative analysis.
Economic Data Analyst, PRC-4
Education and Experience:
A. Master's or Ph.D. in Econometrics, Quantitative or Applied Economics, Economic or Business Data Analytics or Data Science
B. At least 1 year of work experience in economic data analysis or an equivalent combination of work experience and training that provided professional knowledge of economic data analysis techniques
OR
C. Bachelor's degree in Econometrics, Quantitative or Applied Economics, Economic Data Analytics or a related field that included at least 12 semester hours of data analysis and 12 hours of economic courses or 24 semester hours of economic data analysis combined or a relevant course work.
D. At least 3 years of work experience in economic data analysis or an equivalent combination of work experience and training that provided professional knowledge of economic 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.
If you already have a USAJOBS account, click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to attach any additional documents that may be required.
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.
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/828220200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.