Economic Data Analyst: Policy Impact & Analytics

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Junior Economic Analyst to support federal and state workforce, labor market, and program integrity initiatives. You will analyze large datasets, conduct econometric analyses, and develop dashboards to communicate findings to diverse stakeholders. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (or 7 years of experience in lieu), strong skills in R/Python/SAS/SQL, and experience with Power BI or Tableau.

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required for federal work.

Qualifications

• Experience in economics, data analytics, statistics, or related field.
• Experience with quantitative analysis and large datasets.
• Proficiency in R, Python, SAS, SQL.
• Experience developing analytical reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• US citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, performance drivers and root causes.
• Support economic and policy analysis related to workforce development and labor economics.
• Conduct quantitative research using statistical and econometric methods.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations for stakeholders.
• Assist in designing analytical models that support monitoring and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect and validate data.
• Support program integrity initiatives by identifying fraud, waste, and compliance risks.
• Prepare research reports and client deliverables.
• Participate in project planning and analytics delivery timelines.

Skills

R

Python

SAS

SQL

Statistics

Data analysis

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Junior Economic Analyst to support federal and state workforce, labor market, and program integrity initiatives. You will analyze large datasets, conduct econometric analyses, and develop dashboards to communicate findings to diverse stakeholders. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (or 7 years of experience in lieu), strong skills in R/Python/SAS/SQL, and experience with Power BI or Tableau.

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required for federal work.