Federal Communications Commission

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The Federal Communications Commission (www.fcc.gov) anticipates openings for Economist positions (GS-12 to GS-15) beginning in 2019. These positions involve analysis of the telecommunications and electronic media industries, and development of policy recommendations. The current salary range of GS-12 to GS-15 is $81,548 to $164,200. Starting salary will be based on background and research accomplishments.

We seek candidates with expertise in (1) a field of applied microeconomics, e.g., industrial organization, labor economics; (2) microeconomic theory, or (3) applied econometrics. Applicants with financial economics expertise may also be considered. Ph.D. level education is preferred. Experience with the telecommunications or media sectors and/or regulatory policy is desirable.

Interested individuals should submit a vita, 3 letters of reference, and a writing sample by email to Jonathan Levy, jonathan.levy@fcc.gov (strongly preferred) or by mail to Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554 AND Also SUBMIT MATERIALS Via the JOE PORTAL. Formal consideration will require responding to an FCC vacancy announcement, available in early January 2019 at www.fcc.gov/jobs and by phone at (202) 418-0101. We plan to interview at the Allied Social Sciences Association meetings. U.S. citizenship required. The FCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.