Economic Specialist

To apply for this position, you should complete an application in English at the link provided below. We do NOT accept resumes from work.ua

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ukr/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Deadline for applications: November 16, 2026

Duties:

A job holder serves as Economic Specialist responsible for a portfolio of issues related to the critically important bilateral economic relationship with Ukraine. Analyzes developments in assigned sectors drawn from information and communication technology; mining and minerals; macro finance and banking; energy; science and technology; trade and investment; commercial and business development; sanctions policy; agriculture; infrastructure; civil aviation; and economic reform. Possesses expert knowledge in the areas assigned and relating to Ukraine’s major trading partners, including the EU, and China; maintains high-level contacts with major Ukrainian and international companies, senior Government of Ukraine officials, and the NGO sector. Represents the Embassy at key GOU meetings and conferences, drafts reports, and briefs Embassy’s senior management.

A successful employee will work in the portfolio as described below:

Economic Specialist is responsible for supporting the Cybersecurity, Science, Technology, and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) portfolio. In this capacity, tracks legislation, news articles and other media, and supports events related to cyber security, technology and innovation, bilateral scientific cooperation, and defense industrial base (DIB). Cultivates and maintains contacts with government officials, NGOs, international organizations, and with key representatives of the tech, science, cyber, and defense industry communities. Drafts meeting summaries, provides detailed readouts of events, applies AI tools to analyze information, and supports events for the Economic section.

Requirements:

Experience:

For grade LE 8 — minimum of three years relevant experience working in economic, international relations, research and analysis, or finance issues at a professional level in the public sector, private sector, or academic institutions is required.

For grade LE 9 — minimum of four years relevant experience working in economic, international relations, research and analysis, or finance issues at a professional level in the public sector, private sector, or academic institutions is required.

For grade LE 10 — minimum of five years relevant experience working in economic, international relations, research and analysis, or finance issues at a professional level in the public sector, private sector, or academic institutions is required.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields is required: economics, management, political science, international relations, and law.

Language: Fluent English* (speaking/writing/reading) is required.

Fluent Ukrainian (speaking/writing/reading) is required.

• This may be tested

Skills And Abilities: Proven analytical skills; ability to conduct research and analysis of economic data; ability to track, calculate, analyze data using Excel; ability to draft English language letters, memoranda, and reports with minimal editing and perform written and oral translations when needed; possess tact and diplomacy; ability to exercise judgement, work independently, and understand the importance and priorities of assigned tasks.

Job Knowledge: A good knowledge of local economic structure, government and related institutions, thorough comprehension of political, economic, social, and cultural dynamics; comprehensive understanding of public and private sector economics.

We offer:

• Stability
• Competitive salary
• Regular working hours (40 hours per week, 8 hours per day)
• Comfortable office
• Medical insurance for the employee and dependents (spouse and children)
• Life insurance
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Military exemption for male employees
• Training and professional development
• Holiday days off (both Ukrainian and American holidays)