Statistician - Washington, United States - U.S. Department of Justice

U.S. Department of Justice

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Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Summary

These positions are located in the Expert Analysis Group (EAG) of the Antitrust Division (Division).

EAG is responsible for the investigation, analysis, and interpretation of economic data relating to all phases of antitrust enforcement, in order to assure the economic reliability and validity of positions taken by the Division.

The incumbents will collect data and perform statistical analysis through manual and automated techniques and evaluate the results.

This job is open to
The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Special Hiring Authorities.

Duties

Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy? The Antitrust Division has openings for Statisticians (economic research) to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process.

The Antitrust Division's work ranges over the entire spectrum of the U.S. economy.

Its merger and civil enforcement cases can affect the structure and performance of an entire industry, and its criminal enforcement detects and punishes white-collar antitrust crimes that rob American consumers.

As Statisticians for the Antitrust Division, incumbents collect data and perform statistical analysis through manual and automated techniques and evaluate the results

Duties will include:
Performing evaluation of methodology of studies conducted to ensure that the results are valid and reliable.
Designing and/or implementing statistical methodological studies and surveys.
Planning, organizing and implementing continuous recurring studies using established precedented statistical methods.
Analyzing data, drawing conclusions and preparing reports after interpretations have been approved.
Writing and/or presenting comprehensive technical statistical reports prepared based on the data collected and providing professional advice and consultation.
Collecting, verifying and adjusting information expressed numerically and/or graphically and preparing guidelines or training manuals.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Please note:
Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position.
You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test.

SELECTIVE SERVICE:
All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see ).

If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.

DIRECT DEPOSIT:

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

This position is ineligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.
The Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet both the Basic Qualification Requirements AND demonstrate the required Specialized Experience specific to the GS listed below.

Basic Requirements:

A

Degree:

that included 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc.

Credit toward meeting statistical course requirements should be given for courses in which 50 percent of the course content appears to be statistical methods, e.g., courses that included studies in research methods in psychology or economics such as tests and measurements or business cycles, or courses in methods of processing mass statistical data such as tabulating methods or electronic data processing.

NOTE:
Transcript(s) must be provided.
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Specialized Experience:

To qualify at the GS-9 grade level, applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and resp