Apply now for an exciting opportunity at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). CFTC promotes the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of the U.S. derivatives markets through sound regulation. Please visit www.cftc.gov. The CTFC is currently operating in a remote posture. If selected for this position, you will be required to report to a CFTC location for onboarding. Per Agency's policy, you may have to follow reporting procedures.

Duties

The CFTC is currently hiring students studying economics under the Pathways Program.  The CFTC offers substantive work that gives interns an opportunity to demonstrate their skills through work experience.  Students will be assigned to work with CFTC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commissions’ work.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as an advanced degree student.
• You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• You must be suitable for federal employment.
• Must major in economics, finance, applied statistics, or mathematics.

Qualifications

Pathways Internship Program Qualifications:    Students must meet the qualifications requirements by May 31, 2024.  The Summer Program will begin Jun 5,2024 thru September 30, 2024.   Appointments are NOT TO EXCEED 90 days. Basic Qualifications:  A Degree in economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. ORB. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo qualify for this position at the grade 07 level, you must meet the definition of a student and possess at least one of the following:   1. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree by May 31, 2024.To qualify for this position at the grade 09 level, you must meet the definition of a student and possess at least one of the following:1. Completion of 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree by May 31, 2024. Must submit a copy of final transcripts prior to establishing an official start date.  See the Required Documents section for more information. *If selected at the CT-07 level the full promotion potential is the CT-07.  If selected at the CT-09 level the full promotion potential is the CT-09.  Temporary positions do not have promotion potential since positions are temporary NTE 9/30/2024.

Education

U.S. EDUCATION: Institutions located within the United States that have attained accreditation are listed on the U.S. Department of Education's website. To verify your institution's accreditation, please access this website: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Commodity Futures Trading Commission CFTC Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20581 United States
• Name: Talent Management
• Phone: 202-418-5219
• Email: [email protected]