StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleChief Economist(6320)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $151127 to $151127 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?

Mandatory overtime?

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address NYS Office of the Attorney General

28 Liberty Street

City New York City

StateNY

Zip Code10005

Minimum Qualifications The candidate should have:
• A Ph.D. in microeconomics with an industrial organization focus;
• Extensive experience in applied econometrics with 2+ 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 with the supervision and management of large-scale research projects;
• Ability to collaborate with peers, managers, policymakers, and academics; and
• Antitrust consulting experience.

Duties Description The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Chief Economist (CFE). 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.

Duties:
• Providing economic and empirical analysis as directed by the OAG across a broad range of investigations and litigations, including, but not limited to, antitrust merger and conduct investigations;
• Providing expert testimony on behalf of the OAG;
• Advising OAG and Division leadership on case strategy and management matters;
• Advising OAG and Division leadership on the economic impact of proposed or existing legislation and policy initiatives;
• 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 The salary for this position is $147,727 + $3,400 in location pay. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State 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. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

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 ApplyingApplications are being received online. To apply, please visit our careers website: https://ag.ny.gov/job-postings.
Ref No. DEJ_CFE_NYC _6320

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter
? You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit.
? Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you a strong candidate. You may wish to include information about what life experiences you will bring to the position that will enhance the Office’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references
? Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
? For each reference, indicate the nature and duration of your relationship.
? Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
? Please not that your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.

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

For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: ag.ny.gov