Economic Consultant

Chmura Economics & Analytics; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chmura Economics & Analytics is seeking an Economic Consultant to independently manage consulting engagements and deliver economic analyses that help clients solve business and workforce challenges. You will conduct local, regional, and national economic research, apply econometric techniques, and develop data-driven recommendations for client decisions.

The role involves working directly with clients, managing multiple projects, presenting findings, and contributing to proposal development and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to translate complex economic concepts into practical business insights.
• Experience in economic research or econometric analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent local, regional, and national economic and labor market research.
• Collect, analyze, validate, and interpret quantitative data to support engagements.
• Apply forecasting techniques, econometric methods, and economic models to address client challenges.
• Develop data-driven recommendations and prepare reports and presentations for audiences.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable business insights for clients and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple consulting engagements and align timelines with client expectations.

Job description

Description

The Economic Consultant is responsible for independently managing consulting engagements and delivering economic analysis that helps clients solve complex business and workforce challenges. This role conducts economic and labor market research, applies quantitative and econometric techniques, and develops data-driven recommendations that support client decision-making.

Working directly with clients, the Economic Consultant manages multiple projects simultaneously, presents research findings, and contributes to proposal development and thought leadership initiatives. This position requires strong analytical skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to translate complex economic concepts into practical business insights

Requirements

Essential Responsibilities

Consulting & Economic Analysis

• Conduct independent research on local, regional, and national economic and labor market issues.
• Collect, analyze, validate, and interpret quantitative data to support consulting engagements.
• Apply forecasting techniques, econometric methods, and economic models to address client business and workforce challenges.
• Develop data-driven recommendations based on research findings and economic analysis.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and consulting deliverables for technical and executive audiences.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable business insights.

Project Management & Client Engagement

• Independently manage multiple consulting engagements while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and client expectations to ensure successful project completion.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout consulting engagements.
• Present research findings and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support proposal development and contribute to statements of work for prospective clients.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve consulting methodologies, analytical tools, and internal processes.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and consulting best practices across the organization.
• Support research publications, webinars, and other thought leadership initiatives.
• Continue developing expertise in emerging economic research methods, software, and consulting practices.