EPP Economist Associate

Functional Purpose:
Performs a variety of economic activities using economic analyses, reporting and program support. This is the first level of a three-grade career ladder for economic professionals to develop the competencies, technical knowledge, and skills needed for success in the full performance Economist EAS-21 position. At this level, incumbents apply entry level technical knowledge, skills, and abilities to support department programs and projects. Candidates entering this career ladder will work closely with a mentor/coach and execute an Individual Development Plan outlining developmental requirements which have
been tailored to the employee.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Performs entry-level economic project assignments designed to develop a broad understanding of the U.S. Postal Service and internal policies and procedures.
2. Collects and assembles data for cost studies and trend analysis reports.
3. Obtains and compiles economic and statistical data for use in the decision-making process.
4. Supports the development and structuring of rate and cost concepts, trends, and actualities.
5. Researches developing economic trends impacting the mail industry and prepares summary reports.
6. Utilizes information system programs to gather economic data useful in project analysis.
7. Uses spreadsheet software to conduct financial and trend analysis.

Requirements:
1. Ability to analyze and present economic and statistical data and briefings.
2. Ability to coordinate work with others to complete programs and projects.
3. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing sufficient to develop technical reports and performance briefings.
4. Knowledge of economic theory and the analysis and reporting of statistical data.
5. Knowledge of sampling techniques used to conduct various analyses and use of statistical software programs in generating economic data and trends.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products used to analyze and present results from statistical and economic research.
7. Ability to understand economic trends and techniques.
8. Ability to use spreadsheet software to conduct basic financial and trend analysis.
9. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Possession of a Bachelors or Graduate degree in Economics, Finance, or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.
Special Conditions: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH TRANSCRIPT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. THE SELECTED APPLICANT MUST GRADUATE BY JUNE 30, 2026. THE SELECTED APPLICANT WILL HAVE A START
DATE OF JULY 13, 2026.