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Oxford Economics USA, Inc. Senior Economist in Wayne, Pennsylvania
Senior Economist (Oxford Economics USA, Inc.; Wayne, PA): Duties and responsibilities: The Senior Economist will apply a strong grounding in economic concepts and research methods to assist with econometric model pipelines in R and/or Python, drawing on our internal data warehouse and third-party data. The individual in this role will gain familiarity with customized use of the IMPLAN software for economic impact analysis. This role will grow to include managing more customized research such as scenario forecasts and policy analysis to support client decision-making. The primary responsibilities of the senior economist role include: Preparing insightful, quantitative analysis of travel-sector trends, including analysis and forecasts of measures such as trips, visitor spending, employment, income, and tax revenue; for example, developing and operating econometric forecast models, preparing data and analytical insights in support of client deliverables, and preparing occasional research briefings as part of subscription-based forecast services; Analyzing the economic impact of tourism from national to local levels, including preparing data, updating models, and drafting presentation-format reports; Ensuring quality and consistency in results by being mindful of previous approaches, data limitations, and potential inconsistencies, and by being detail oriented.
Minimum requirements: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Economics or related field AND 4 years of experience as an Economics professional.
Must have: Demonstrated prior experience working as an economics professional with demonstrated abilities in conducting increasingly complex research tasks; Demonstrated excellent analytical and quantitative skills; Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as their implications, to nonspecialists; Demonstrated practical experience preparing and analyzing economic data, and developing econometric models, using software such as Stata, R, Python or Eviews; Demonstrated strong skills in Excel and the manipulation of large datasets; Demonstrated familiarity with analytical techniques such as Input-Output (IO) modelling, cost-benefit analysis, or econometrics; Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams across offices and within tight deadlines; Demonstrated ability to plan workload, ensuring sufficient time for quality assurance from senior colleagues; Demonstrated attention to detail and a commitment to going the extra mile to produce rigorous, accurate work, within the constraints of the time and resources available. (Unless otherwise indicated, employer is seeking the ability in the skills listed above with no specific number of years of experience required. All experience can be gained concurrently.)
To apply, send resume to mzaretsky@oxfordeconomics.com or mail to Mayflower Zaretsky, Oxford Economics USA, Inc. 5 Hanover Sq, 8th Fl, New York, NY, 10004. Ref: 00059979. An EOE.
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