StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleChief Economist, Division of Economic Justice NYC (DEJ_CFE_NYC _6196)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127958 to $127958 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 The candidate should have:
• 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). 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 The annual salary for this position is $124,932 + $3026 in location pay. 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.

Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of full vaccination status is a condition of employment for this position. If you are not fully vaccinated, you will be required to provide negative COVID-19 test results at a frequency determined by the agency. The agency will consider religious and reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact recruitment@ag.ny.gov.

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 _6196

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter
? You may address to Legal Recruitment.
? Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you the best candidate.
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references
? Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
? Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
? Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
? Please note, 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