Principal Economist & Data Analytics Leader

COM1000 Office of Communications; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ofcom seeks a Principal in the Economics and Analytics Group to lead projects applying econometric techniques and data science to regulatory economics. You will manage teams across econometrics, data analysis and policy professionals, shaping evidence-based policy and regulatory insights.

Collaborating with lawyers, researchers and technologists, you will deliver robust economic analysis, communicate findings to stakeholders, and contribute to professional development within the group.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in applied microeconomics and econometrics.
• Experience applying economic concepts across consultancy, regulator, or consumer authority contexts.
• Interest in applying ML/AI techniques to economic analysis and regulatory questions.
• Experience using analytics tools such as R or Python.
• Postgraduate economics qualification; PhD preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of economists, econometricians and data analysts integral to Ofcom projects.
• Identify and analyse economic and policy issues, using empirical techniques.
• Provide high-quality economic analysis and strategic direction for projects.
• Communicate economic concepts clearly in meetings and with stakeholders.
• Support drafting documents for publication and policy briefs.
• Mentor colleagues in econometrics and data analysis.
• Contribute to leadership and development within the Economics and Analytics Group.

Skills

Applied microeconomics

Policy analysis

ML/AI in economics

R or Python

PhD in economics

Education

Postgraduate economics (PhD preferred)

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Ofcom seeks a Principal in the Economics and Analytics Group to lead projects applying econometric techniques and data science to regulatory economics. You will manage teams across econometrics, data analysis and policy professionals, shaping evidence-based policy and regulatory insights.

Collaborating with lawyers, researchers and technologists, you will deliver robust economic analysis, communicate findings to stakeholders, and contribute to professional development within the group.