Research Assistant

Summary

The Postal Regulatory Commission has an exciting employment opportunity for a highly motivated Research Assistant.

Duties

• Assist in obtaining and compiling data from Postal Service and other sources into comparable formats to be used in analysis and evaluations. Identify, develop, and deploy technological solutions to data indexing and analysis problems. Verify the mathematical accuracy of financial, economic, marketing, and statistical data and statements submitted by the Postal Service. Research and analyze postal regulatory practices to identify practices and regulations that could inform the work of the Commission. Research and analyze studies on the postal sector to identify issues of interest to the Commission. Promote the exchange of best practices in postal regulation. Write reports and provide briefings on research findings with analyses of issues of potential interest to the Commission. Monitor and analyze documents on postal financial, regulatory, and policy issues. Assist in the response to special study requests from Congress. Identify trends and patterns within postal service data over time. Detect anomalies and discrepancies in postal service data, investigating the root causes and proposing corrective actions.

Qualifications

To be eligible for consideration, your application materials must demonstrate that you have experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. Bachelors or Masters degree in Economics, Data Analysis, or Statistics Strong knowledge of data analytics software, such as Python and R Demonstrated ability to develop interactive data apps Ability to draft reports and presentations explaining complex and technical projects Experience performing data analysis on large data sets (over 1 million observations) To be eligible for consideration, your application materials must demonstrate that you have experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. Typically, experience will be related to legal or regulatory work at a level similar to this position and may encompass paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Economics, Data Analysis, or Statistics

How to apply

Applicants must apply through the online application system USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer the application questionnaire and assessment, and submit all required documents. If you already have a USAJOBS account, click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to attach any additional documents that may be required. Application packages will NOT be accepted via email, mail, or fax. All applications must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. This vacancy announcement will be open from September 4, 2026, through September 18, 2026. Complete application packages must be submitted at the time that you apply to receive consideration. Additional documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.