AI Economics Director: Value & Cost Modeling (Remote)

IDC Corporate; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick days

Health insurance

Floating holidays

Volunteer day

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

IDC Corporate seeks a Research Director to advance AI economics, modeling the value and cost of AI investments. The role focuses on creating parametric value tools and cost estimates, with collaboration across analysts and engineering. A PhD in Mathematics and 3–5 years' experience are required.

The position offers remote work from approved U.S. locations or onsite in Boston, MA, with travel up to 25–30% for client meetings and industry events. IDC emphasizes career growth and global impact.

Qualifications

• Three to five years experience in a relevant field.
• PhD in Mathematics required.
• Experience building economic/financial models for AI projects.
• Knowledge of AI platforms and trends preferred.
• Ability to travel 25-30% for meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Create a parametric model to evaluate AI use-case value.
• Develop a quantitative construct to estimate AI run costs.
• Collaborate with analysts to build and use the models.
• Work with AI leadership and engineering on an AI Economics tool.
• Incorporate price benchmarking into models with sourcing advisory.

Skills

AI economics

Cost estimation

Quantitative analysis

Research collaboration

Strong communication

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

IDC Corporate seeks a Research Director to advance AI economics, modeling the value and cost of AI investments. The role focuses on creating parametric value tools and cost estimates, with collaboration across analysts and engineering. A PhD in Mathematics and 3–5 years' experience are required.

The position offers remote work from approved U.S. locations or onsite in Boston, MA, with travel up to 25–30% for client meetings and industry events. IDC emphasizes career growth and global impact.