Economist
What you'd do
This position is part of the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response, Department of Energy. As a Economist, you will be in the Threat Analysis division. Overall, CESER works to strengthen the security and resilience of the U.S. energy sector from cyber, physical, and natural hazard risks and disruptions in collaboration with other Federal agencies, the private sector, and State, local, tribal, and territory governments.
Major duties
The Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) is the designated Sector Risk Management Agency (SRMA), CESER exercises leadership in collaborating with government, industry, and community partners to solve energy security and resilience challenges. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Economist, you will: Design, perform, and document complex economic analyses, data collection, and modeling to assess the economic impacts of threats, market dynamics, and legislative changes on the U.S. energy sector. Assess how new technologies, policies, market forces, and cyber threats impact economic dynamics, and validate these findings by developing and executing test cases for economic models. Draft, review, and integrate cyber security and supply chain risk policies, strategies, and guidelines to align organizational goals with federal laws, regulations, and strategic plans. Author strategic plans, conduct business process needs analyses, and manage program resources-including budget development, staffing needs, and contracting activities-to support situational awareness and technical assistance. Monitor external threat intelligence to maintain situational awareness, coordinate incident response functions, and conduct trend analyses to write, publish, and share incident findings and after-action reviews. Serve as a technical expert and project leader to brief agency leadership, industry partners, and interagency boards on economic risks, while building consensus on policy changes.
What you need to qualify
You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: 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 A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Designing, running, and modifying quantitative economic models or statistical simulations to analyze market trends, resource changes, or the financial impacts of policies or regulations on an industry, such as energy, utilities, or technology. Assessing physical, cybersecurity, or supply chain risks to critical assets, infrastructure, or business operations, and developing plans to prevent or respond to threat incidents. Interpreting complex laws, government regulations, or industry standards to write and implement internal policy documents, strategic plans, or operational guidelines. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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