Duties Summary This position is located in the Policy, Research, and Analysis Department (PRAD), at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Responsibilities
• Perform assigned portions of special economic reviews, studies and analyses of potential future outcomes for the financial condition of PBGC and the defined benefit pension system. • Maintain PBGC-related research databases, assists in providing economic and statistical data from varied sources, and provides input and data to assist in the development and creation of statistical PBGC publications. • Analyze economic data to assure appropriateness with study objectives, policies, and legislation, formulating conclusions and recommendations for consideration by senior Economist(s) and/or Actuaries. • Support the creation of analysis and modeling to aid and inform stakeholders within the private pension system. Travel Required Occasional travel - Less than 10 % Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 13 • Job family (Series) • Requirements Conditions of Employment • You must be a U.S. citizen • You may undergo a personnel security background investigation • Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt • 1 year probationary period required unless met during prior Federal service • Applicants selected for employment will be required to complete an OF-306 Qualifications All qualification and eligibility requirements must be met by the announcement closing date. 00 (GS-11) If You Possess One Of The Following By The Closing Date Of The Announcement (in Addition To The Below Education Requirement) You may start at $68,036. experience- one year at the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the private sector applying economic theories, principles, concepts, and practices. Examples may include: performing quantitative economic modeling, and applying research skills to economic problems, issues, or projects; OR education- at least 3 years of progressive higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR a combination of specialized experience and education. 00 (GS-12) If You Possess The Following Specialized Experience By The Closing Date Of The Announcement (in Addition To The Below Education Requirement) You may start at $81,548. one year at the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the private sector applying economic theory and tools for the development of economic recommendations or analysis. Examples may include: compiling and analyzing economic data, providing input into econometric model development, and conducting analysis to be included in reports. Education Education requirement: In order to qualify for this position at either grade level, you must possess: • Degree: a degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR • Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Evaluation Of Experience Examples of qualifying experience include: • individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation; • supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or • teaching assignments in a college or university that included both class instruction in economics subjects and one of the following (1) personal research that produced evidence of results, (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from Additional information PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are interested in learning more about job opportunities under available hiring flexibilities and authorities are encouraged to contact PBGC’s Selective Placement Program Coordinator, Donald Beasley, at (202) 326-4000 ext. 3637 or schedulea@pbgc.gov. TTY/TDD users should call the federal relay service at (800) 877-8339 and ask to be connected to (202) 326-4000 ext. 3637. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING ADVERTISED UNDER THE DIRECT HIRE APPOINTING AUTHORITY. • There will be no applicant self-assessment or rating and ranking process. • You will be evaluated for this job based on whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements listed above. • Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Appointing Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. To preview questions please Background checks and security clearance Security clearance Drug test required No • Required Documents The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice: RESUME: You must submit a resume. Your resume should clearly show your possession of the specialized experience so that we can determine your qualifications for this position. Your resume should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting. COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred. TRANSCRIPT(S): This position has a positive education requirement and this position allows candidates to qualify based on education. You must submit transcripts to verify that you meet the required and/or qualifying education for this position. Information on the specific education can be found under the Education Requirements section in the vacancy announcement. Your transcripts should include course titles, school name/location, date completed, grades, and number of credits earned. Applicants who obtained their qualifying education outside of the U.S. and its territories must provide proof that their degrees have been validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a college or university in the U.S. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application; however, you must bring official transcripts with your first day if you are hired. Failure to submit the required documents will result in an incomplete application. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. • Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Visit Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. • How to Apply In order to be considered, submit all of the required information (including your supplemental documentation) before midnight EST on the closing date. If you are not able to apply online or require reasonable accommodations, contact Brandy Pelham on (202) 326-4110 ext. 3177 or at pelham.brandy@pbgc.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. For TTY/TDD users, call the Federal Relay Service toll free at 1-800-877-8339 and ask to be connected to (202) 326-4111. Please complete all the steps in the online application process at USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov). You may make updates to your information at any time prior to midnight EST on the closing date of this announcement. • Register with USAJOBS, which will store your information and resume. You will only need to complete this step once. • Locate and review the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS. Click the Apply Online link and then select a resume to submit with your application. • Click on "Apply for this Position Now." You will be redirected to our online system. • Complete or review the online core questions, which determine the types of positions you are eligible for. • Specify which series and grade(s) you wish to be considered for. • Complete the online vacancy questions, then click "Finish". You will continue to the Vacancy Documents page. • Submit each of the documents that apply to you by upload, USAJOBS, or fax according to the instructions provided. • You will then see a summary of your application, including the documents that you submitted. You are strongly encouraged to save or print a copy of this page as proof of submission and receipt of your application and documents. • To finish, click "Finish." Agency contact information Brandy Pelham Phone Fax 000-000-0000 Email Address PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION Human Resources Department 1200 K Street, NW Suite 120 Washington, District of Columbia 20005 United States Next steps You are encouraged to complete your USAJOBS personal account completely to receive notifications at each point in the recruiting process. Utilizing this option allows you to review and track the status of your application and receive email notifications from the hiring office. You may check the status of your applications by clicking on the • Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. 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