US Government Accountability Office

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The Government Accountability Office, or GAO (www.gao.gov) anticipates openings for economist positions. GAO is a research and oversight agency for the U.S. Congress and contributes non-partisan, fact-based, objective analyses of federal government programs and policy. We seek PhD economists and PhD economics candidates who expect their degree in 2023. Candidates must have strong applied research and interpersonal skills. U.S. citizenship is required.

Since 2011, GAO has received top ranking among mid-size federal agencies for best workplace and support of diversity. GAO seeks a work environment where all employees are valued, treated fairly, and given opportunities to develop to their full potential.

The Center for Economics, housed in GAO’s Applied Research and Methods unit, is a diverse group of 30 PhD economists who provide economic guidance and apply a range of economic and econometric tools to support findings that are published in GAO reports. Economists in the Center have the flexibility to work with all of GAO’s public policy teams across all sectors of the economy and government and, on occasion, lead studies. The Center seeks economists in all fields with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

To express interest in meeting at the AEA and to be alerted when you may formally apply through USAJOBS: Submit a resume, job market paper, transcript, and 3 reference letters to econrecruit@gao.gov

To apply for employment, you must apply through the USAJOBS links that will be added to this announcement. Your application is first screened by non-economic staff from GAO’s Human Capital Office. If you have experience that meets the “Qualifications” for the position listed in the USAJOBS announcement, then you should explain this clearly in your USAJOBS resume so that a non-economist can attest from your resume that you meet the qualifications required.