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Economist/Senior Economist

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Jun 8, 2026

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Parental leave
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Salary
$112K-$215K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$111,944 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+13.7% - Much faster than average

46% above the BLS role benchmark for data and ml aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Seniority
Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Where they hire

Hires in: DC From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Economist/Senior Economist Washington, District of Columbia Summary This position is for an Economist/Senior Economist in the Division of Housing Mission and Goals (DHMG) at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). In this role, the incumbent will apply their expertise and skills to conduct tasks and projects related to the lifecycle of data, research, and analysis; and to lead production, dissemination, and promotion of accurate and reliable mortgage and housing data and statistics. Duties Division of Housing Mission and Goals The Division of Housing Mission and Goals (DHMG) is responsible for FHFA policy development and analysis, oversight of the Enterprises' single-family and multifamily housing policy, oversight of the mission and goals of the Enterprises, and the housing finance and community investment mission of the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs and capital policy for the Enterprises. In support of FHFA's mission and the Director's responsibilities as a member of the Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board, the Financial Stability Oversight Board, and the Financial Stability Oversight Council, the division also oversees and coordinates FHFA activities. Such activities involve data analyses, market surveillance, systemic risk monitoring, and analysis affecting housing finance and financial markets. Position Overview The Economist/Senior Economist will apply their expertise and skills to conduct tasks and projects related to the lifecycle of data, research, and analysis; and to lead production, dissemination, and promotion of accurate and reliable mortgage and housing data and statistics. This role will demonstrate skills in research, analysis, assessment, programming, and data analytics with formal training in economics,

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