Summary The Office of Policy and Plans is responsible for (1) developing and coordinating long range plans for Agency programs; (2) conducting special studies and analyses of program operations in light of planned objectives; and (3) planning, designing, and performing a broad range of economic analyses of the U.S. and global marine transportation systems. Responsibilities The Economist: Prepares detailed economic financial studies and analyses of national and global transportation and shipping operations. Develops studies and analyses that evaluate current and alternative Federal maritime programs in light of the problems and issues facing the United States marine transportation industry, including its international linkages. Prepares written reports that clearly and succinctly describe detailed research projects, the analytical assumptions and methods employed, including consideration of the complex relationships that can impact marine transportation policy and Agency programs, as we...