Junior Economist (on Site, Washington Dc)

ICF

Washington, DC, United States
$67,063.00 - $114,008.00; not specified; not speci...
Data-driven evidence
Quantitative data analytics
Economic statecraft
Perform a critical role in the International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB) within the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to identify cost-effective international labor interventions designed to produce the greatest benefit for American workers

Job Summary

  • Perform a critical role in the International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB) within the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to identify cost-effective international labor interventions designed to produce the greatest benefit for American workers.
  • Elevate the agency’s use of data-driven evidence in international programs to proactively identify cost effective activities across a spectrum of options designed to maximize the likelihood of success, greatest return on investment, and ability to scale of impact regarding program benefits for U.S. workers.
  • The Junior Economist’s work is essential to building an agile element that can quickly respond to, and pivot, to emerging needs at a cadence reflecting private sector needs.

Matching Summary

Perform a critical role in the International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB) within the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to identify cost-effective international labor interventions designed to produce the greatest benefit for American workers.

Salary

$67,063.00 - $114,008.00; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • data-driven evidence
  • quantitative data analytics
  • economic statecraft
  • micro survey data analysis
  • economic policy brief writing

Nice-to-have

  • strategic and creative thinking
  • cross-cultural collaboration
  • critical thinking and problem solving
  • humility to receive feedback
  • fluency in Spanish

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in economics
  • 2+ years expertise in trade theory
  • 2+ years research expertise in labor/trade economics
  • Obtain low-level security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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