International Economist

This position is located in the Office of Economic and Commercial Studies Division within the Diplomatic Tradecraft and Emerging Technology (DTET) , at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC), where the incumbent serves under the general supervision of the office of Economic and Commercial Director. As a professional economist, the incumbent has comprehensive responsibility for two or more of several major areas of the Economy and Commercial Studies Division's training mission.

Assess international economic policies and outline or evaluate policy options.

Prepare analysis in support of Department foreign policy objectives as they relate to and impact global economic developments and policy interests, identifying potential sources of international economic instability and proposes responses.

Prepare regular analytical papers and recommendations on major economic policy issues and presents to Department leadership for review and decision.

Perform research or other professional work in the formulation and direction of international economic policy.

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.