The United States Department of Justice Economic Research Analyst Position with the ANTITRUST DIVISION
The Economic Analysis Group in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice
has openings for full-time economic research analysts in Washington, DC. The Economic
Analysis Group has approximately 50 economists who provide economic analysis for antitrust
cases brought by the Division. The primary focus of our work is applied microeconomics, with
an emphasis on competitive interactions between firms in specific markets. Research analysts
work closely with staff economists to define relevant product and geographic markets,
determine pricing patterns, provide statistical analysis of industry behavior, and prepare other
materials (such as data, charts, and graphs) that may be required for litigation. Duties also
include assisting staff economists working on articles for publication in economic journals.
The Economic Analysis Group is looking for detail-oriented highly motivated individuals
interested in economics or math who have recently graduated or expect to graduate soon.
This position qualifies for a Civil Service rating of GS-7 or 9 (annual pay currently ranging
between $42,209 and $51,630), depending upon qualifications. A grade point average of 3.0
or better is required and you must be a U.S. citizen. Experience in working with spreadsheets,
statistics, computer programming and econometrics is useful but not essential.
TO APPLY: submit a resume, a short writing sample on an economic topic, three references,
and a copy of your college transcript to:
Kathy Burruss
e-mail atr.eagra@usdoj.gov
phone 202-307-5791 fax 202-514-5847
U.S. Department of Justice
Antitrust Division, Room 3031 LSB
450 5th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20530
(for overnight or express mail use zipcode 20001)
It is preferred that you e-mail or fax all materials. Applications sent by regular mail are
often delayed due to extensive screening of government mail. All applications must be
received by March 31, 2010.
An Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Drug Test Required.
Paid Summer Economics Internships Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
The Economic Analysis Group in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of
Justice has openings for four paid summer interns. The Economic Analysis Group consists of
approximately 50 Ph.D. Economists who provide economic analysis for antitrust cases brought
by the Division. The primary focus of our work is applied microeconomics, with an emphasis on
competitive interactions between firms in specific markets. Interns will work closely with staff
economists to define relevant product and geographic markets, determine pricing patterns,
perform statistical analysis of firm behavior within markets, and provide exhibits (such as data,
charts, and graphs) that may be required for litigation. Interns may also assist staff economists
working on articles for publication in economic journals.
The Economic Analysis Group is looking for detail-oriented highly motivated individuals
with an interest in microeconomics and who will have completed a course in econometrics or a
similar discipline. In addition to course work in economics, experience in working with
statistics, spreadsheets, computer databases, and other types of computer programming is useful
but not essential. Compensation will be at standard government levels, ranging from
approximately $2,800 to $4,300 per month, depending upon qualifications.
Interested applicants should send a resume, a short writing sample on an economic
topic, two references, and a copy of their college transcript to Kathy Burruss via e-mail
(ATR.EAGRA@USDOJ.GOV) or fax (202-514-5847). It is recommended that you do not
send applications via regular mail due to delays caused by screening of all government
mail. If necessary, express mail should be sent to Kathy Burruss, Antitrust Division,
Room 3031 LSB, 450 5th Street, NW, Washington DC 20001.
Any questions may be directed to 202-307-5791. A security background check is required and takes at least four
weeks to complete. All work assignments will be in Washington, DC, and all interns must be
U.S. citizens. Applications must be received by March 3, 2010.
An Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Drug Test Required.
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