Job Title: Economist
Location: Remote
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Salary Range: $85K - $100K
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
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DescriptionIBSS is seeking an Economist to support rulemaking efforts under the MMPA and the ESA, in particular those associated with the development or modification of Take Reduction Plans and may include support for analyses associated with rulemakings to mitigate other threats to the species under the ESA or MMPA.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement methods to analyze economic impacts of regulations, policies, or alternatives intended to protect Atlantic large whales, including the North Atlantic right whale, from entanglement in commercial fisheries and vessel strikes
- Conducts review of relevant data, methods, and procedures pursuant to the appropriate statutes, regulations, executive orders, and other policies. This includes, but is not limited to, the ESA (including Section 7), MMPA, NEPA, Regulatory Flexibility Act, and Executive Order 12866.
- Develop a detailed work plan, including a schedule of milestones, for the completion of an economic impact analysis sufficient to meet the requirements of the relevant guiding statutes and policies.
- Execute the economic impact analysis using available data and methods such that the analysis informs regulatory policy decision-making and satisfies the requirements of relevant statutes and policies.
- Support Team meetings, scoping meetings, and public comment as needed.
Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in social science or economics with coursework in natural resource economics.
- Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical expertise to conduct and complete a project or analysis.
- Experience with drafts or reviews of the analysis, or report required by a client.
- Demonstrated member of an inter-disciplinary team established to complete a project.
- Capable of analyzing and solving complex technical or economic challenges.
- Experience advising clients in the technical aspects of the discipline.
- Experience reviewing and guiding the development of product deliverables and verify documents for technical accuracy.
- Familiar with the requirements of the major federal environmental policy and compliance acts and associated regulations.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
