Regional Economist, CG-0110-13 - Direct Hire

Summary

This position is located in Division of Insurance and Research, (DIR) and is responsible for projects related to enhancing the Corporation's deposit insurance funds. Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill identical vacancies that arise later.

Duties

At the full performance level, major duties include: Performs economic analysis of the financial services industry, the financial markets, real estate markets, FDIC-insured commercial banks and thrifts, as well as national, international, and regional economic developments. Plans, performs and provides complex financial and economic analyses related to identifying existing and emerging aggregate risks to the Corporation's deposit insurance fund. Perform economic analysis for incorporation into studies, policy decisions, executive briefings, and testimony. Design and use financial and data analysis models. Conduct continuous reviews of economic, banking, and financial and related matters to keep abreast of current developments in those areas. Participate in the design, production, and administration of FDIC publications to disseminate analysis to supervisory personnel, senior management of the Corporation, other regulators, the industry, and the public. Attend meetings with Corporation officials, representatives of other federal and state regulatory agencies, and representatives of financial institutions and private industry.

Qualifications and evaluation

You will be evaluated on application materials, questionnaire responses, and required assessments {(including a USA Hire assessment)}. Cheating may result in removal from consideration. Below are the competencies you will be assessed on: Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Attention to Detail Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Self-Management Teamwork Critical Thinking Planning and Organizing Oral/Non-Written Communication Written Communication Advising Financial Analysis Bank/Economic Conditions Business Technology You do not need to respond separately to these competencies. This is a Direct-Hire Public Notice. Applications will be accepted for the location identified in the public notice. Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants DO NOT apply to positions filled under this public notice. All complete applications will be verified for eligibility requirements and will be submitted to the hiring official upon request. Direct Hire Authority You may preview the application questionnaire for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13061919

Education

See requirements stated under Qualifications.

Benefits

FDIC employees receive the standard Federal benefits and may be eligible for additional FDIC-specific benefits, at minimal cost.

How to apply

To begin, click the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. If you haven't already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the "Apply" button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click "Submit Application" to complete the application process. You must apply online. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on "Applications" tab. Click on the "Position Title," and then select "Update Application" or "Additional Application Information" to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date (10/01/2026) of this announcement to complete the application process. Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: "Received". Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.

Required documents

For all applicants (please read carefully): Two-page resume showing relevant work experience (paid and unpaid), duties performed, employer name, start/end dates (month/year), hours worked, series and grade (federal jobs only). If applicable: Veterans Documentation: DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member Copy 4 or 2), SF-15, VA letter, or certification of expected honorable discharge within 120 days. For more information on special hiring authorities for veterans, click here. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Proof of eligibility if you are a displaced/surplus Federal employee under ICTAP. For more information, click here. Education Documents: Education must be from accredited institutions. For a list of accredited educational institutions, click here. At the time of application and if selected, an official transcript is required. If you attended more than one school, combine multiple transcripts into one document. Foreign Education: Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization showing equivalency to accredited U.S. programs. For more information, click here.

Additional information

Refer to these links for more information: Job Applicant Rights and Responsibilities; Selective Service System; Employment Conditions. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (or 2-year trial period, if applicable) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period (or trial period) your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. After we select a candidate, we may share the remaining list of qualified candidates with other federal agencies. You can opt-in if you want us to share your name, application material and assessment results for similar jobs with other agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore and apply to other job announcements. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.