Employment Opportunities
The Economic and Manpower Analysis Division, within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, conducts analyses for the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense on resource and economic issues affecting defense programs, plans, and budgets. We seek candidates who have completed or are nearing completion of a Ph.D. in economics for full-time permanent analyst positions. Duties include data and policy analyses with applications to the fields of health, labor, resource, and fiscal economics within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The DoD is an equal opportunity employer.
Full Time Permanent Positions
For full-time permanent positions, we seek candidates who have completed or are nearing completion of a Ph.D. in economics.

We will interview at the January AEA meetings. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact us by November 27.

To apply for this position, please contact us via e-mail at emad.jobs@osd.mil with:

  • “Economist Application” in the subject line
  • A resume
  • A writing sample
  • At least three letters of reference
Summer Internships
We hire undergraduate and graduate students as interns through The Washington Center. Visit www.twc.edu to learn how to apply through The Washington Center.