Senior Economist MC-0110-2d

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in developing countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry.

Currently, we are looking for talented and dedicated people to join our team.  We haveone position open within Economic Analysis (EA) Division within the Department of Policy and Evaluation

Senior Economist MC-0110-2d $125,000 - $165,000

As a Senior Economist, you will work closely with the Managing Director in formulating short- and long-range strategic goals for the EA Division and help define these goals for the Department and Agency as a whole. You will:

• Participate and oversee the development, dissemination, revision and archiving of economic analysis (e.g., cost-benefit analyses, beneficiary analyses, etc.) to assess the impact of MCC Compact programs.
• Participate in the formulation, dissemination, revision and archiving of MCC policies and guidance for the design and implementation of economic analysis in the Agency (e.g., constraints analysis).
• Formulate and develop recommendations on a variety of issues relevant to the Agency, some of which are controversial and politically sensitive.
• Anticipate potential problems, assesses their impact and the reaction of MCC stakeholders.

Ideal candidates must have one year of experience  performing the following:Development, dissemination, revision and archiving of economic analysis (e.g., cost-benefit analyses, beneficiary analyses, etc.); experience applying complex economic principles, theories, concepts, methods, and techniques to issues of economic development with important economic policy implications; experience managing programs or projects that involve working in developing countries on developing country issues and providing sophisticated and authoritative economic guidance and analysis; and experience representing an organization in internal and external forums

If this sounds like the ideal positions for you, please view our full vacancy announcement at http://www.mcc.gov/pages/jobs

View Vacancy Announcement Number: MCC-807690-13-012-DPE-DE

MCC is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for positions will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, martial or family status, or other differences. MCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.