JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

NYS Office of the Attorney General

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Economic Justice
Chief Economist

JOE ID Number: 2022-01_111468954
Date Posted: 02/14/2022
Date Inactive: 07/31/2022
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Chief Economist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: New York City, New York, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: L5 -- Regulation and Industrial Policy
Keywords:
Industrial Organization
Salary Range: $124,932
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Chief Economist (CFE). The CFE will serve as the lead economic policy advisor for the Division of Economic Justice which brings statutory and common law actions to protect the economic wellbeing of New Yorkers and the economic interests of the State. These include enforcement matters covering antitrust, investor protection, consumer protection, internet and technology, and New York’s false claims act.

The CFE position offers a unique opportunity to work on applied economics projects with an elite group of law enforcement and policy practitioners at one of the most dynamic public agencies in the country.

We are seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in microeconomics with an industrial organization focus. Candidates must have extensive experience in applied econometrics and post-Ph.D. experience in economic consulting (Antitrust consulting is preferred), government investigations and/or other equivalent experience. Proficiency using a variety of quantitative programs and experience managing large-scale research projects are also required.

The annual salary for this position is $127,958 plus comprehensive New York State benefits.

Applicants are asked to apply online at www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings and to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three professional references.



Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 07/31/2022
Reference Instructions:
List of three (3) references
 Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
 Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
 Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
 Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter
 You may address to Legal Recruitment.
 Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you the best candidate.
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references
 Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
 Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
 Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
 Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.

Applicants may apply through our website: www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings