Career Listings

The Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis welcomes career listings and funding opportunities relevant to the interests of our members. To suggest a listing, please click here to complete the online submission form.

The following information will be required:

  • Job title, employer name, and employer location or funding opportunity and name of funding organization
  • Application deadline
  • Brief description (500 characters or less, including spaces)
  • Link to website or contact for more information

The Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis provides these listings as a service; they do not indicate endorsement by the SBCA.  

Please note: Federal government positions in Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) are typically posted on USAJOBS. Due to the quick turnaround time for these postings, we encourage all potential applicants to regularly monitor USAJOBS for job openings. These opportunities often remain open for only one to two weeks, so it’s essential to check the website frequently for updates.


Economics Research Assistant (Student Contractor) (Posted March 11, 2026)The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Science and Decisions Center is seeking an Economics Research Assistant (student contractor) with an anticipated start date of May or June 2026. This opportunity is intended for recent BS/BA or MA/MS graduates with experience conducting economics research. It may be particularly well suited for individuals considering additional graduate study or exploring careers in federal service. The research assistant will support applied economics research on water resources, natural resource management and natural hazards, while interacting with scholars and federal agency partners. Learn more>>

Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Climate & Health Fellowship (Posted February 23, 2026): A two-year postdoctoral opportunity at the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment (C-CHANGE) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the fellowship supports research evaluating the immediate and long-term public health and economic impacts of climate change mitigation and adaptation actions, with a focus on translating findings into practical insights for communities and policymakers. Applicants from a range of disciplines, including health policy, economics, environmental health, and related social sciences, are encouraged to apply. Learn more>>