Chief Economist(6403)

Duties Description Economic Justice Division

Chief Economist – New York City

Reference No. DEJ_CFE_NYC_6403

Application Deadline is October 17, 2025

Salary is $156,724 + $4,000 in location pay

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The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Chief Economist (CFE). The CFE serves as OAG’s lead economic policy advisor and guides OAG’s top decision makers in evaluating and presenting economic evidence during the course of an investigation, litigation, or settlement. The CFE position offers a unique opportunity to work on applied economics projects with an elite group of law enforcement and policy practitioners at one of the most dynamic public agencies in the country. We seek a smart, creative individual who works well in teams and enjoys applying economics to new problems.

The Economic Justice Division brings statutory and common law actions to protect the economic wellbeing of New Yorkers and the economic interests of the state. These include enforcement matters covering antitrust, investor protection, consumer protection, internet and technology, and New York’s false claims act.

Duties :

• Providing economic and empirical analysis as directed by OAG across a broad range of investigations and litigations, including, but not limited to, antitrust merger and conduct investigations;
• Providing expert testimony on behalf of OAG;
• Advising OAG and division leadership on case strategy and management matters;
• Identifying and working with outside economic experts and consultants hired by OAG;
• Identifying conduct that may inflict consumer or investor harm;
• Presenting relevant economic analysis;
• Managing and providing guidance to the division’s financial analysts and data scientists;
• Collaborating with attorneys, data scientists, and analysts across OAG; and
• Coordinating closely with economic and legal staff at other state and federal agencies, including other state attorneys general, the . Department of Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications :