Antitrust Economist

Join the Antitrust Section of the California Department of Justice! The Antitrust Law Section (Section) is responsible for civil and criminal enforcement of California's antitrust laws. The Section works closely with other states and with federal antitrust enforcement agencies to ensure that anti-competitive and unfair business practices, such as price-fixing, are prevented and stopped. The Section investigates potential antitrust violations, analyzes mergers and acquisitions, and litigates cases in both state and federal courts. How You'll Make an Impact If you have a passion for antitrust and for promoting competition in markets in California, and you enjoy finding creative ways to apply economics to new problems, this is the career opportunity you've been waiting for. As an Antitrust Economist in the Antitrust Section of the California Department of Justice, you will . . .
Work on a variety of important and exciting competition policy issues. As such, the Antitrust Economist position, has a wide range of responsibilities, including: utilizing economic theory and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses to address competition issues and make policy recommendations; assisting attorneys in evaluating economic evidence during the course of an investigation, litigation or settlement; locating and working with outside economic experts to conduct expert economic analysis; testifying on behalf of the Department (where appropriate); and cooperating with and, in some cases, providing analyses to other state Attorney General offices and federal regulatory agencies including the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.
*This position is hybrid. In-office days are dependent on the caseload and other assignments. *
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Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST III
• RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I
• RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-416776
Position #(s):
420-461-5770-XXX
Working Title:
Antitrust Economist
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST III $7,911.00 - $9,902.00 A
Shall Consider:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I
$6,555.00 - $8,206.00 A
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
$7,201.00 - $9,013.00 A
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8 AM - 5 PM
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information
• This position is located in the Public Rights Division, Antitrust Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city in your cover letter.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General's website at http://www.oag.ca.gov .
Special Requirements
A fingerprint check will be required.

• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Unofficial school transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts or your diploma is required prior to appointment.
  • This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Antitrust Section, and may be filled in Oakland, San Francisco, San Diego, or Los Angeles. However, only one (1) STD 678 State Application is needed. Please clearly indicate your preferred city or cities in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your State Application.
  • A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice.

Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams .
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/25/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
Attn: JC-416776
1300 I Street, Suite 1030
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
JC-416776
1300 I Street, Suite 1030
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted.
• Supplemental Application -
  Demonstrating your knowledge of antitrust economics, please respond to the following prompt in 250 words or less, using 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and 1-inch standard margins. Include your first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of each page and "Supplemental Application" as the title.
  Describe how you would approach the economic analysis of either:
  (1) a conduct investigation concerning potential monopolization or
  (2) a proposed merger.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• A Ph.D. or M.A. in economics, or equivalent;
• 2+ years' experience in economic research and analysis for law enforcement, regulatory, or administrative agencies , economic consulting (antitrust) or other equivalent experience;
• Experience in supervision and management of large-scale projects;
• A strong set of empirical and communications skills (written and verbal); and
• Proficiency in using quantitative programs including Excel and at least one of
  • STATA, SAS, Matlab, or R.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Special Smith
(916) 210-6666
Special.Smith@doj.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jamie Miller
(415) 510-3565
Jamie.Miller@doj.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information on Application Filing
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.