Summary This vacancy is being filled via the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for an Economist (Research) position in the Social Economic and Housing Statistics Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Economist (Research), 0110-12/13, FPL GS-13 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Responsibilities Conduct a program of research utilizing the agency’s household data. Performs economic analysis and/or research relative to the program(s) of the organization to which assigned. Plan and carry out a project for collecting detailed economic data which requires the complete understanding of the broad research plans and goals and the principles and polices governing analysis, tabulation, and reporting. Plan and carry out complex studies and analyses including determination of: data needed to complete assignments; so...