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SEC Fellow (Economist)

Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Economic and Risk Analysis

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Summary
This position is in DERA, The Division is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Candidates should have an interest and research experience in applied microeconomics fields such as finance, industrial
organization, and public economics. Interest in finance, securities markets and public policy is essential given the SEC's mission.
We seek individuals with a track record of creative thinking, strong empirical research abilities, and excellent communication
skills.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/07/2022 to 04/05/2022

Salary
$130,364 - $220,858 per year

Starting salary is based on experience; see below for more information

Pay scale & grade

SK 14
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required
Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type
Term

Work schedule
Full-time

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Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
14

Job family (Series)

0110 Economist

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Other

Drug test
No

Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

Announcement number
22-EX-11398744-WLJ

Control number
640840300

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THIS JOB IS OPEN TO

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Exclusive posting
Exclusive Post

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to: U.S. citizens or persons admitted for permanent residence (green card) and seeking citizenship as
outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B)). Please note: Non-Citizens holding only a visa authorizing admission to the U.S. are not
eligible for this position.

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Duties Help

Financial economist fellows provide economic guidance and research expertise to a broad range of activities, including
rulemakings, enforcement actions, market risk assessments, and other regulatory initiatives. In all roles, candidates must
demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge of economics and econometrics in support of the SEC's mission to protect
investors, facilitate capital formation, and ensure fair and orderly markets.

This vacancy announcement is for Financial Economist Fellows, which are usually hired on an initial two-year Termappointment
that may be extended for up to an additional two years at the agency's discretion and, if extended, the total fellow position cannot
exceed four years. (During their appointment Financial Economist Fellows are not precluded from competing for permanent
openings).

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Provide economic guidance and research expertise to a broad range of activities, including federal policy, rule-making,
enforcement actions, market risk assessment, and other regulatory initiatives, with opportunities to specialize in policy areas.

Apply advanced economic concepts and methods to the evaluation of federal financial rules and policies, including their
impact on individuals, businesses, market efficiency, competition, and capital formation.

Analyze economic, financial, and administrative data to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of federal financial and
securities regulations and policies.
Plan, organize, and prioritize tasks to address needs, emerging issues, and meet timelines, while working collaboratively and
flexibly with multi-disciplinary team members, including lawyers and finance policy experts.

Evaluate economic research and comments authored by federal agencies, academics and other experts to determine their
relevance and implications for federal financial rules and policies.
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Review draft analyses and reports to ensure accuracy, precision, and clarity of presentation of economic issues and data.

Clearly communicate in writing the objectives, methods, and conclusions of economic analyses and evaluations of economic
and financial research.

Present economic research and findings in formal and informal settings, including policy discussions, team meetings, and
briefings for the SEC's leadership.

Recognize and act on opportunities to provide relevant technical information and work-related knowledge, skills, and lessons
learned across the SEC's work environment.

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Conditions of Employment
• CITIZENSHIP: U.S. citizens or persons admitted for permanent residence (green card) and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8
U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B)).

• Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the
instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
• Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.

• This position has promotion potential to the SK-14

• TRIAL PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year trial period.

• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable
results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.

• DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.

• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.

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

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• This position is in the collective bargaining unit.

• This is a TERM appointment not-to-exceed two years, with the option to extend an additional two years. TERM appointments
cannot exceed a total of four years.

• This position is located in Washington, D.C. - with limited opportunities for placement in regional offices, for qualified selectees.

• Due to COVID-19, the SEC is currently in an optional telework posture. This position is eligible to request telework in accordance
with the SEC 's telework policy.

• Please note: Non-Citizens holding only a visa authorizing admission to the U.S. are not eligible for this position.

• If selected for am interview, a copy of a transcript(s) showing that the basic education requirement has been met will be required
before an interview will be scheduled.

Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g.,
professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies,
knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will
receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found
here. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

A. Applicants must show successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a
bachelor's or higher degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics,
accounting, or calculus.

--OR--

B. An appropriate combination of education and experience----courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above,
plus appropriate experience or additional education. Examples of qualifying experience include economic research assignments
requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation; supervisory or project
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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 in economic subjects in combination with one of the
following: personal research that produced evidence of results, direction of graduate theses in economics, or service as a
consultant or advisor on technical economics problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

In addition to the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess experience in

(1) authoring economics or finance analyses that provide evidence of knowledge of current advanced economic theories and
research techniques and are of comparable quality to those in peer-reviewed finance and economics journals, or

(2) the application of economics as demonstrated in at least one three ways: (a)performing analyses that evaluate the economic
effects, such as benefits and costs, of policies and rules on markets and their participants; (b)quantifying economic effects, such as
harm or ill-gotten gains, in the context of litigation economics; and/or

(3)performing analyses that assess risks in economic or financial markets, including conduct, market or systemic risk.

Qualifying experience may have been obtained in the public or private sector, which includes faculty appointments at academic
institutions and certain staff positions at U.S. financial regulators.

Education
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1)
official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If your transcripts are not included in your application package, and you are
selected for an interview, we must be in receipt of your transcript(s) before an interview can be scheduled.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification
requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in
interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S.
education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information,
visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

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To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated,
depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19
vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal
Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume and supporting
documentation to your responses on the occupational questionnaire. Your resume must support your responses to the
occupational questionnaire. After review of your application materials, if you are determined to be minimally qualified, you will be
referred to the selecting official. Applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran
preference eligibles.

Applicants will be evaluated on the following competencies :

Economics, Oral Communication, and Technical Competence

The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire,
click the following linkhttps://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11398744

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Required Documents

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Required Documents Help

You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.

Required: Your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience and the
applicable employment dates with months and years. To determine if you qualify for this position, OHR will review your work
history that is relevant to the specific position for which you applied. If you are an external candidate selected for this
position, OHR will review your complete work history to establish your starting salary. If you are a current SEC employee
selected for this position, the standard percentage increases will be applied (i.e., 6% for non-supervisory ) if your selection results
in a promotion. If your selection results in lateral movement (i.e. no change in grade) you will maintain your current salary. Note:
Your resume must directly address the definition of specialized experience listed in the qualification section of this
announcement and must NOT contain pictures.

Required, if applicable: CTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection;
a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location;
AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.)

Required, if applicable: Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214, Member Copy 4 or other documentation containing
dates of service and character of discharge. Disabled veterans and other applicants eligible for 10-point Veteran's Preference
please include: documentation to validate your claim - VA letter, SF-15, etc).

Required: Job Market Paper or other in-depth writing sample that demonstrates your relevant economic analysis expertise
Optional: List of 3 references

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Optional: Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged but not required; please email them to
DERARecLetters@sec.gov

**NOTE ON TRANSCRIPTS** Please be aware that your college transcript(s), showing that you meet the basic requirement
are required in order to verify your eligibility. If your application package does not include your transcript(s), and you are
selected for an interview, we must be in receipt of your transcripts in order to verify your eligibility, before an interview will
be scheduled.

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
schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required
Documents section below.

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Agency contact information

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Email
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Address

Division of Economic and Risk Analysis

100 F Street NE

Washington, DC 20549

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Next steps
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can
check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online
Application."

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The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/07/2022 to 04/05/2022

Salary
$130,364 - $220,858 per year

Starting salary is based on experience; see below for more information

Pay scale & grade

SK 14

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type
Term

Work schedule
Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
14

Job family (Series)

0110 Economist

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Other

Drug test
No

Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

Announcement number
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