Thursday, January 31, 2019

Open Positions with the Economic Analysis Group in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice

The Economic Analysis Group in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is soliciting applications for full-time economic research analyst and an unpaid summer economics internship, positions in Washington, DC starting in the Spring/Summer 2019.

The Economic Analysis Group is looking for detail-oriented highly motivated individuals interested in economics.

A bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or better is required, and you must be a U.S. citizen. Experience in working with spreadsheets, statistics, computer programming, and econometrics is useful. Course work in statistics, econometrics, calculus, computer science, and linear algebra is also useful.

By March 1, 2019, please submit a resume, a short writing sample on an economic topic, names and emails of three references, and a copy of your college transcript, via e-mail to:
U.S. Department of Justice
Antitrust Division
atr.eagra@usdoj.gov

A formal application through usajobs.gov will be required.


Unpaid Summer Economics Internships with the ANTITRUST DIVISION

The Economic Analysis Group in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice has openings for two unpaid undergraduate and one unpaid graduate summer interns. The Economic Analysis Group consists of approximately 50 Ph.D. economists who provide economic analysis for antitrust cases brought by the Division. The primary focus of our work is applied microeconomics, with an emphasis on competitive interactions between firms in specific markets. Interns will work closely with staff economists to define relevant product and geographic markets, determine pricing patterns, find trends in large datasets, perform statistical analysis of firm behavior within markets, and provide exhibits (such as data, charts, and graphs) that may be required for litigation.

The Economic Analysis Group is looking for detail-oriented, highly motivated individuals with an interest in microeconomics and who have completed a course in econometrics or a similar discipline. In addition to coursework in economics, experience working with statistics, spreadsheets, computer databases, or other types of computer programming is required.

Interested applicants should send a resume, a short writing sample on an economic topic, contact information for two references, and a copy of their college transcript via e-mail to atr.eagra@usdoj.gov. A security background check is required. All work assignments will be in Washington, DC, and all interns must be U.S. citizens. Applications must be received by March 1, 2019.

An Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Drug Test Required.

Economic Research Analyst Position with the ANTITRUST DIVISION

The Economic Analysis Group in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is soliciting applications for full-time economic research analyst positions in Washington, DC starting in spring/summer 2019. The Economic Analysis Group has approximately 50 Ph.D. economists who provide economic analysis for antitrust cases brought by the Division. The primary focus of our work is applied microeconomics with an emphasis on competitive interactions between firms in specific markets. Research analysts work closely with staff economists to define relevant product and geographic markets, determine pricing patterns, provide statistical analysis of industry behavior, find trends in large datasets, and prepare materials (such as maps, data, charts, and graphs) that may be required for litigation. Duties may also include assisting staff economists working on articles for publication in economic journals.

The Economic Analysis Group is looking for detail-oriented, highly motivated individuals interested in economics. This position qualifies for a Civil Service rating of GS-7 (annual pay $45,972 in 2018). A bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or better is required, and you must be a U.S. citizen. Experience in working with spreadsheets, statistics, computer programming, and econometrics is useful. Course work in statistics, econometrics, calculus, computer science, and linear algebra is also useful. Students graduating by May 2019 are invited to apply.

A formal application through usajobs.gov will be required.

By March 1, 2019, please submit a resume, a short writing sample on an economic topic, names and emails of three references, and a copy of your college transcript, via e-mail to:
U.S. Department of Justice
Antitrust Division

atr.eagra@usdoj.gov

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 
An Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer. 
Drug Test Required.