StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleChief Economist, Division of Economic Justice (NYC)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address NYS Office of the Attorney General

28 Liberty Street

City New York City

StateNY

Zip Code10005

Minimum Qualifications • A Ph.D. in microeconomics with an industrial organization focus;
• Extensive experience in applied econometrics with 5+ years of post-Ph.D. experience in economic consulting, government investigations, or other equivalent regulatory experience;
• Proficiency in using quantitative programs including Excel and STATA, SAS, Matlab, Python, or R;
• Experience in supervision and management of large-scale research projects;
• Ability to collaborate with peers, managers, policymakers and academics; and
• Antitrust consulting experience.

Duties Description The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Chief Economist (CFE) to join its office in New York City. The Chief Economist serves as the OAG’s lead economic policy advisor and guides the OAG’s top decision makers in evaluating economic evidence during the course of an investigation, litigation or settlement. The CFE position offers a unique opportunity to work on applied economics projects with an elite group of law enforcement and policy practitioners at one of the most dynamic public agencies in the country. We seek a smart, creative individual who works well in teams and enjoys applying economics to new problems.
The Division of Economic Justice brings statutory and common law actions to protect the economic wellbeing of New Yorkers and the economic interests of the State. These include enforcement matters covering antitrust, investor protection, consumer protection, internet and technology, and New York’s false claims act.
The core responsibilities of the Chief Economist include:
• Providing economic and empirical analysis as directed by the OAG across a broad range of investigations and litigations, including merger investigations;
• Providing expert testimony on behalf of the OAG;
• Advising OAG and Division leadership on case strategy and management matters;
• Performing econometric, statistical, and other analyses of data;
• Identifying and working with outside economic experts and consultants hired by the OAG;
• Identifying conduct that may inflict consumer or investor harm;
• Presenting relevant economic analysis;
• Managing and providing guidance to the Division’s financial analysts;
• Collaborating with attorneys, data scientists, and analysts across the OAG; and
• Coordinating closely with economic staff at other state and federal agencies, including other state attorneys general, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission..

Additional Comments OAG employees serve more than 19 million state residents through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the “Notes on Applying” section, the “Application Due” date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the hiring bureau on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time. For the most current information on available position vacancies, applicants are advised to review the OAG’s website (www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings) or contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Legal Recruitment

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General

Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty Street

City New York, NY

State NY

Zip Code 10005

Notes on ApplyingUnless indicated in the job posting, applications are submitted online. To apply, please go to the OAG website, www.ag.ny.gov, then click on the “Resources” tab and select “Employment Opportunities,” Reference No. DEJ_CFE_NYC _6117.

Applications must be submitted as indicated in in the “How to Apply” section of the posting. All positions require applicants to submit resumes, cover letters and lists of professional references. Many positions also require applicants to submit unofficial school transcripts and/or writing samples.

Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.

For questions about a position with the OAG, the application process or if you need assistance submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.