The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is the federal agency that is charged with the economic regulation of various modes of surface transportation, primarily freight rail. The agency has jurisdiction over railroad rate, practice, and service issues and rail restructuring transactions, including mergers, line sales, line construction, and line abandonments. To find out more about STB, please visit our webpage: Surface Transportation Board
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-BASED. All resumes have a 2-page limit; resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2. Exceeding this limit could result in disqualification if the information needed to qualify is not found in the first 2 pages. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and the Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ). Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you will not receive consideration for the position. Basic Education Requirement: To meet the basic education requirement for this position, you must (1) possess a degree in economics that includes at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus -OR- (2) possess a combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in option 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. To document that you meet the requirement, a legible copy of your college transcript must be submitted to prove that you meet the basic educational requirements. If you do not submit proper documentation, your application will be deemed incomplete. Minimum Qualifications: As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, you must clearly articulate and describe within your resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience, which involves management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity. Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the MTQ and ECQs listed below. A separate narrative statement will not be accepted. The following outlines the MTQ and the ECQs required for this position. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQ, you may not receive further consideration for the position. Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website. MTQ: Knowledge of economic theory, financial analysis, data governance and visualization, and accounting practices and procedures, especially as applied to the economic regulation of the surface transportation industry or another regulated industry. Please use this link to obtain the definitions and competencies of the 5 ECQs that must be addressed in your resume. ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence ECQ 4 - Leading People ECQ 5 - Achieving Results
This position serves as the Director of the Office of Economics (OE) of the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board). The individual provides overall management and leadership to ensure that OE operates effectively and efficiently in support of the Board's mission. Key responsibilities of the Director of OE include: Leads and oversees the development of highly complex economic, industry, financial, and transportation analyses to support Board adjudications, rulemakings, and policy decisions. This includes providing to the Chairman and the Board results-driven recommendations grounded in sound economic theory, accounting principles, analysis, and applicable laws. Applies expert-level knowledge of economic theory, accounting, auditing, transportation costing, financial analysis, data governance, and data visualization as they relate to the economic regulation of surface transportation industries, particularly the rail industry. Maintains a comprehensive understanding of industry structure, practices, and management organization, as well as the role of the sector within the national and global economy. Develops, conducts, reviews, and directs complex analytical studies addressing economic regulation, industry performance, and transportation policy issues. Oversees the evaluation of the economic impacts of proposed policies and regulations, providing expert analysis and strategic policy guidance. Ensures that policy recommendations and Board decisions are supported by rigorous, well-documented economic research, reliable data, and defensible analytical methodologies. Manages the full lifecycle of economic data collected by OE, including the development and application of advanced analytics and visualization tools. Establishes and enforces data governance standards, including protocols for confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate use.