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ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER (posted 4/05/07)
OFFICE OF RESEARCH, EVALUATION, AND STATISTICS
Social Security Administration
(Senior Executive Service Position)
Salary range: $111,676 - $168,000
Vacancy Announcement Number: SSA-EX-320
The Office of Policy in the Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking a person to serve as SSA’s senior executive responsible for research and statistical programs. The Associate Commissioner has the responsibility for directing and managing the work of the Office of Research, Evaluation, and Statistics (ORES), an office which has three broad functions:
- Research and policy evaluation - involves detailed analyses of system financing, system solvency, and the well-being of program beneficiaries under the agency’s old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, and its Supplemental Security Income program;
- Statistics and data management - includes the production of more than a dozen recurring statistical reports and management of the underlying administrative data needed for statistical and research purposes; and
- Publishing and information resources - involves Web-based and traditional publications, including the Social Security Bulletin and ORES Working Paper Series.
Successful candidates must have a broad knowledge of economic and policy issues involving retirees, the disabled, or those relying upon income support programs as well as demonstrated managerial competence in leading professional staff.
To view the complete announcement or to apply for this position, visit OPM’s website at www.usajobs.opm.gov
and type the position title in “Search Jobs” for a copy of the announcement and application specifics.
Applications must be received by April 20, 2007.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED. CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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BearingPoint (posted 3/06/07)
The BearingPoint Public Services sector is currently searching for an Economist, Senior Consultant. Candidates with an economics background and an interest in the housing industry are encouraged to apply.
Location: Washington D.C client site
Position Description:
The selected candidates will utilize housing data to develop economic models to predict default risk in multifamily loans. Candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with Ph.D. economists to produce analyses that will influence decisions impacting the affordable housing industry as well as a multitude of federal direct and guaranteed loan programs.
Basic Skill Requirements:
Seeking exceptional candidates with 2 plus years of experience in: (1) Financial Economics: developing portfolio credit risk measures; and/or (2) Economics and Econometrics: modeling mortgage loan performance, modeling trends and mortgage market developments, and forecasting property values. Successful candidates will have a Masters degree or a Ph.D. in economics, real estate finance, or finance and strong quantitative and statistical skills. Knowledge of housing and mortgage markets is valued. Experience in working with large data sets and statistical programming in SAS and/or Stata is required. Strong proficiency in Visual Basic, Excel, and Access is a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Position requires a standard government background check. US citizenship or US Permanent Residency required.
Yvon Pho
FASS-MF Team
BearingPoint
Client Site: 202.708.0614 x7557
Mobile: 301.580.8796
National Credit Union Administration (posted 3/06/07)
Economist, CU-110-11/12/13
Location: Alexandria, VA
Salary range: 45,570 - 101,441 per year depending upon grade level
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is the federal agency that charters and supervises federal credit unions and insures savings in federal and most state-chartered credit unions across the country through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF).
| This position is located in the Office of Capital Markets and Planning in the central office of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in Alexandria, Virginia. The incumbent serves as an Economist, with responsibilities related to the development, implementation, and monitoring of a program that integrates economic analysis, risk identification and mitigation, and planning into a strategic management framework that positions NCUA to ensure continued safety and soundness of the cooperative credit union industry and the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF). The incumbent reports to the Director of the Planning, Economic Analysis and Web Services Division. This position is being advertised at grade levels CU-11, 12 and 13. To access the complete vacancy announcement and to formally apply, please go to: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=54503227 For additional information, contact Sara Kunkle at shearne@ncua.gov. |
AARP (posted 12/19/06)
AARP, a nonprofit membership organization with over 37 million members that is dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older, seeks Strategic Policy Advisors in the areas of Consumer & State Affairs, Health issues, and Economic Security.
You will contribute to the development of innovative policy options and reform strategies to enable AARP to advocate and promote social change; conduct and oversee original research projects; analyze and critique federal and state legislative and regulatory proposals; serve as an issue expert to AARP leaders and staff, and opinion leaders and policymakers outside of AARP.
Requires: an advanced degree in Public Policy, Social Sciences, Law, and 8 years related experience; specific knowledge related to the area of expertise and knowledge of appropriate research methodologies. Preferred: Doctorate degree and technical knowledge of federal and state legislative process relating to the needs and concerns of older Americans.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at: www.aarpjobs.com (see Policy and Strategy). We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (posted 12/13/06)
USAID's Office of Economic Growth will be seeking a senior economist for a key GS-14 position in Washington, D.C. This expert will work on a range of issues with our economic policy and governance team as we support the design and implementation of economic growth programs in developing countries. These issues will include policy reform assessments, economic situation reports, project monitoring or evaluation, inter-country economic performance ratings, country macroeconomic assessments, and regional and sector assessments, among others. One of the areas of responsibility will be economic policy work in post-conflict situations such as Liberia. Some travel is required.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of the economic issues important in the developing world and will have overseas experience. The candidate should have a broad background in economic work, including macroeconomics and labor markets along with other key aspects of development economics. The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D., but economists with a M.A. or “all but dissertation” will be seriously considered as well. The candidate should be a good communicator, especially in writing.
We are looking for a candidate who is eager to work with counterparts and USAID missions to influence the course of economic development in the low and moderate income countries the U. S. Government assists. Languages spoken in the countries where USAID works, e.g., Spanish and French, would be an important asset.
Salary can go from $65,048 to $118,828 based on experience and previous salary history.
Please send a resume to lroussel@usaid.gov (Lee Dennison Roussel) if you are interested so that we can schedule a time to meet for an interview during the AEA Conference. Minority and female applicants will be especially welcome. Candidate must be a US citizen.
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