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$121,785 – $158,322
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 involves conducting economic research and policy analysis within the White House's Office of Management and Budget, focusing on how federal policies affect markets, industries, and the broader economy. The position suits economists with expertise in industrial organization, trade, tax policy, or public economics who can translate complex analyses into actionable insights for policymakers.
Our summary, not Office of Management and Budget’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent private sector experience
- Degree in economics with at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus
- Experience conducting economic studies in industrial organization, trade, tax policy, or public economics
- Ability to communicate economic information to diverse audiences in writing and orally
- Experience analyzing economic data using analytical methods to assess economic conditions
- Ability to document research methodologies, assumptions, and conclusions