Economist

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY The Economist supports the Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) as an integral contributor, by performing multiple, varying, and complex assignments related to rule making and settlement agreements under direction of the COR. Acts as a contributing specialist on large work activities or individually performs single or small work activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge of economic theory and statistical techniques to perform regulatory impact analyses, economic analyses, and cost-benefit analyses of proposed and final regulations or other cross-cutting policy initiatives to support OCR policies, goals and priorities. Provides subject matter expertise that regulatory impact analyses meet legal and analytical requirements as established under the Administrative Procedure Act, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, Executive Order 12866 Regulatory Planning and Review, and OMB Circular A-4. Develops plans, methods, and other data and statistics to support regulatory impact analyses of rulemaking to advance the mission of OCR; develops improvements in economic methods, techniques, and models to improve regulatory and economic analyses of OCR policies. Contributes to the preparation of management/technical reports and communicates the overall results of a project or work activity to the COR. Communicates highly technical quantitative concepts and procedures focused on programs and policies, broadly defined (i.e., as above) through written materials and in face-to-face briefings for senior policy officials and non-technical audiences. May serve as the economic subject matter expert on key economic on interdisciplinary rulemaking workgroups and committees. Coordinates outreach and develops surveys to gather data and information on potential impacts in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Identifies, develops, and recommends techniques to address problem situations; participates in developing process improvements, procedures, and templates for regulatory analyses. Interfaces with appropriate governmental staff as well as federal and state agencies and other regulated entities and stakeholders as required. Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company. Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and Human Resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability. CNI CORE COMPETENCIES Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken. COMPLIANCE Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Master’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in economic analysis and regulatory impact analysis and/or GS-14 level equivalent combination of education/experience. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATION Must be able to obtain a Federal Government clearance. JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Demonstrate proficiency in English grammar and punctuation. Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills are required. Ability to work in a team or independently in a busy environment is required. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, etc.). Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and coworkers, as well as a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds. Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with exceptional discretion. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Ability to produce quality work, meet critical deadlines and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects, and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Job Description ****This position is contingent upon contract award **** #INDCNI If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, CNI serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries that operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) engaged in several lines of business including Civilian, Defense, Filtration, Network Services, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. CNI supports a diverse culture that offers innovative approaches and customer-centered services. When you do business with us, you gain efficient and cost-effective solutions that help safeguard the environment, protect and secure key assets, and connect resources to needs. We are proud to support the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation and to contribute to the tribal mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens through a multitude of programs and services such as education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care and community support programs. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations.