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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Industry Economist (Data Scientist) - **Company:** Southwestern Power Administration - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Salary:** $80,465 - $149,091 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Business Analytics Applications, Software Applications, Software Documentation, Integer Programming, Transport Layer, Commercial Software - **Published:** November 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13105864 ## About the Role Data Science, Economics, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Pricing, Market Analysis, Marketing, Forecasting, Reimbursement, Willing to Travel, A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. * OR - B. Have a 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:1. Individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation;2. Supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or3. Teaching assignments in a college or university that included both class instruction in economics subjects and one of the following (1) personal research that produced evidence of results, (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-11: A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-09, in the Federal service. Specialized Experience at the GS-11 grade level is defined as: 1) Collecting and analyzing economic or energy market data to identify trends and relationships; 2) Applying established economic principles and statistical methods to evaluate market conditions or support economic modeling; and 3) Preparing analytical summaries, charts, or reports to communicate economic findings. GS-11: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: * Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. * OR - * Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited). GS-12: A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-11, in the Federal service. Specialized Experience at the GS-12 grade level is defined as: 1) Conducting economic analyses using power market models or comparable analytical tools to evaluate electricity prices, resource scenarios, or market trends; 2) Applying economic, statistical, or quantitative methods to analyze market data and evaluate economic relationships; and 3) Preparing technical reports, visualizations, or briefings to communicate economic findings and recommendations. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 grade level. GS-13: A qualified candidates 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 at the GS-13 grade level is defined as: 1) Conducting independent economic analyses and utilizing power market models to evaluate electricity prices, resource planning, or market risks; 2) Applying advanced economic, statistical, or quantitative methods to develop forecasts and assess market conditions; and 3) Interpreting complex economic data and presenting findings and recommendations to management or decision makers. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 grade level. "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., This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation., Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution., * Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning * Attention to Detail * Decision Making * Flexibility * Integrity/Honesty * Interpersonal Skills * Learning * Reading Comprehension * Self-Management * Teamwork If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the Education and Qualification requirements listed in this announcement to be referred for consideration. ## Description * Sign in * My jobs * Profile * Resumes & documents * Notifications * Talent networks * Sign out * My jobs * Profile * Resumes & documents * Notifications * Talent networks * Sign out * Events * Help Center * Search, The position is located in Policy and Pricing (PTMP) organization within the Market Analysis, Pricing and Policy (PTM) organization of Bulk Marketing (PT), Power Services (PS), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The purpose of this position is to perform duties in support of the short-term, mid-term, and long term modeling of the Western Interconnection and associated price forecasts., * Work closely with the lead Aurora modeler and is responsible for joint operation and maintenance of Aurora (a third-party production cost model used by Bonneville), and independent development, operation, and maintenance of associated fundamental risk models, and generating projections of resource builds across the entire Western Interconnection in order to produce official price forecasts under a wide range of potential future technological, economic, policy, and environmental conditions. * Use existing models to perform analysis of the Western Interconnection and produce distributions of prices and other key outputs to facilitate interpretation of new and existing policies. * Perform both complex and routine simulations of the Western Interconnection under a wide variety of potential conditions and policy formulations. * Extends existing models to encompass new features and logic (such as employing risk-informed, mixed integer programming-based commitments in the simulation to improve fidelity with current and expected market practices, or improving modeled behavior of energy storage systems) and integrates new models as necessary. * Manage relationship with software providers for commercial software applications and ensures integration with BPA systems. * Clearly and concisely summarize and present results to senior executives (i.e. Power Management Committee, Risk Committee), customers and stakeholder organizations, internal technical experts, and other state and regional power planners (i.e. Northwest Power and Conservation Council staff, and state utility commission staff). * Solicit and incorporate feedback from consumers of the studies to refine results, analysis, approach and overall conclusions. Requirements Help Conditions of employment In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: * You must be a United States Citizen. * This employer participates in the e-Verify program. * Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. * You will be required to report in person to the official duty location. 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It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements. * Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition. Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. 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. 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