Supervisory Economist

This Supervisory Economist position is located in the Operations Support (OS), Policy, Plans and Engagement (PPE), Coordination and Analysis Division (CAD), Economic Analysis Branch (EAB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:
Serves as a senior technical subject matter expert on assessing the economic impact of proposed regulations. Specializes in benefit-cost analysis for rulemaking and the rulemaking process in general. Researches, plans, manages, or contributes to research work units, programs, policy, or special studies in novel regulatory issues and resolves highly complex problems.
Oversees and provides management direction on analyses of the economic impact of proposed regulations, guidance, directives, or voluntary standards. Directs planning and application of new methods and approaches. Research and analysis may include the application of econometric modeling, statistical analysis, risk-cost analytical procedures, and/or input-output analysis using systems analysis, simulation, and optimization models in more significant or complex analytic efforts requiring economic expertise, as appropriate, to achieve or address policy objectives, questions, or issues.
Ensures analyses and reports are developed in accordance with common analytical principles and that all deliverables are professionally written and formatted.
Regularly meets with managers, directors, and other Senior Executives within TSA to plan, execute, and deliver economic analysis and additional quantitative analytical or decision-making support.
Exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities in directing the work of subordinate staff. Coordinates and evaluates subordinates' work to ensure a balanced workload and timely responses to assigned actions. Establishes performance standards, evaluates performance, recommends training and development, and recognizes high-quality performance. Schedules and approves leave.

Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirements:
Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position.