Economic Research Analyst PSC

Announcement Number: 95332418Q0071 Title: Economic Research Analyst Position Information: Full-time, Personal Services Contractor (PSC) One year (2,087 hours per year), renewable for up to four (4) additional years at the sole discretion of the government Pay Band: Pay Band 05 ($23.00 - $39.14 per hour) The PSC may receive a pay supplement of up to 15% of the employee's direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits Closing Date for Questions: UPDATED from April 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM ET to May 1, 2018 at 10:00 AM ET Submission Deadline: April 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM ET Who May Be Considered: U.S. citizens or legal, permanent residents with a minimum of five years residency history Duty Location: Washington, DC More than one (1) award may be made from this solicitation This position is located in the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The mission of the Policy and Evaluation Department is to provide management oversight for the development and implementation of policy and best practices related to country eligibility, economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management and policy reform. DPE manages the MCC's Threshold Program and formulates strategies that leverage MCC impact with foundations; international donors and other U.S. Government agencies. The purpose of the work is to identify, analyze, and make recommendations to resolve conventional program or organizational issues, problems, or situations. The employee is assigned portions of broader studies, or participates in the evaluation of program effectiveness at the operating or local level. Completed reports and recommendations influence decisions by higher-graded specialists or managers concerning administrative or program operations.