JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019

Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation
Economist

JOE ID Number: 2018-02_111461842
Date Posted: 11/15/2018
Date Inactive: 01/31/2019
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Economist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
D -- Microeconomics
H -- Public Economics
H5 -- National Government Expenditures and Related Policies
I1 -- Health
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
J3 -- Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation Directorate, within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, conducts analyses for the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense on resource and economic issues affecting defense programs, plans, and budgets. We seek candidates who have completed or are nearing completion of a Ph.D. in economics for analyst positions. Duties include data and policy analysis with applications to health, labor, resource, and fiscal economics within the U.S. Department of Defense.

Our analysts enjoy: challenging work; superior total compensation packages; an exceptional work environment; travel, training, and development opportunities; a multitude of on-site amenities; and opportunities to present at academic conferences.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. An equal opportunity employer.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 12/05/2018
Reference Instructions:
Send letters of reference by December 3 via email to: osd.pentagon.cape.mbx.esd-support@mail.mil with "Economist Application" in the subject line.
Application Instructions:
We will interview at the January AEA meetings. To apply, visit https://www.cape.osd.mil/ and click on the “Employment” tab for instructions on application requirements and submission instructions. Interested candidates must apply by December 3.