Economist/Statistician (Economics)
Bureau of Labor StatisticsSalt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · Senior
$125,776 – $163,514
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role at the Bureau of Labor Statistics involves directing and analyzing labor market data programs, overseeing contracts, and providing economic analysis to support federal policy decisions. The interdisciplinary position suits economists or statisticians with federal experience who can manage complex surveys, lead cross-functional teams, and advise senior leadership.
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What they ask for
Required
- Degree in economics with 21+ semester hours in economics and 3+ in statistics, accounting, or calculus (or equivalent education/experience combination)
- 52 weeks of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in economics or statistics
- Level I Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) or equivalent contracting certification
Nice to have
- Experience planning, developing, or managing surveys or data collections
- Experience developing and overseeing complex contracts
- Experience conducting research on labor market activities or longitudinal surveys
- Experience building coalitions or leading teams across organizational boundaries