Economist

Exxon Mobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

401(k) match

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Houston seeks an Economist to support the Senior and Chief Economists in forecasting, corporate strategy, and external thought leadership at the intersection of economics and energy.

You will analyze data, curate monitoring tools, and provide insights to Global Trading, Supply Chain, and Business Solutions; a Master’s in economics and 5+ years of experience are required, with AI agent management experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of economics experience across academia and government or business.
• Track record of success in supporting economic research and analysis at a research university.
• Management of AI agents in a research setting.
• Good interpersonal skills to interface directly with senior ExxonMobil Management and functional contacts.
• Well-developed written and oral presentation skills.
• Master’s degree in economics or similar discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior and Chief Economists in economic forecasting and monitoring, corporate strategy, research studies for external advocacy and thought leadership, and providing economic analysis to corporate functional organizations.
• Provide economic data and analyses for the Global Outlook and Corporate Plan, covering both short- and long-term projections.
• Support corporate strategy studies, business line strategy reviews, and market studies for the Global Outlook.
• Curate existing economic monitoring tools, including economic signposts and corporate dashboards.
• Work with the Senior and Chief Economist to produce research studies supporting external advocacy and thought leadership at the intersection of economics and energy.
• Provide economic data and analysis to support corporate functional organizations, including Global Trading, Supply Chain, and Business Solutions.

Skills

Economics experience

Research experience

AI agents management

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Stata

R

Python

Job description

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.

Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.

Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words- they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

About Houston

ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

About

Learn more about what we do in Houstonhere .

What role you will play in our team

• The Corporate Strategy Department (CS) is responsible for recommending to corporate management key bases and planning assumptions and assisting management in developing ExxonMobil business objectives and strategies.
• The Economics and Energy Division is one of three divisions within CS; its principal role is to advise management on economic and market developments. The Division monitors and evaluates trends and issues in the supply and demand of energy and products, prepares periodic global outlooks, and provides recommendations for internal strategy and planning bases.
• The Economist position assists the Chief Economist and Senior Economist in providing economic analysis and guidance to senior management, corporate departments and businesses, and to advance external thought leadership and advocacy.

What you will do

The primary responsibilities of this individual are to support the Senior and Chief Economists in economic forecasting and monitoring, corporate strategy, research studies for external advocacy and thought leadership, and providing economic analysis to corporate functional organizations. Specific duties include:

• Leverage third-party forecasts and AI tools, provide economic inputs and analyses for the Global Outlook and Corporate Plan, covering both short- and long-term projections.
• Provide research support for corporate strategy studies, business line strategy reviews, and strategic questions and market studies for the Global Outlook.
• Curate existing economic monitoring tools, including economic signposts and corporate dashboards.
• Work with the Senior and Chief Economist to produce research studies supporting external advocacy and thought leadership at the intersection of economics and energy.
• Provide economic data and analysis to support corporate functional organizations, including Global Trading, Supply Chain, and Business Solutions.

About you

Experience and Job Skills:

• 5+ years of economics experience across academia and government or business.
• Track record of success in supporting economic research and analysis at a research university, ideally as a research assistant to a tenure-track or tenured professor at an academic institution.
• Management of AI agents in a research setting.
• Good interpersonal skills to interface directly with senior ExxonMobil Management and functional contacts.
• Well-developed written and oral presentation skills.
• At least a Master’s degree in economics or similar discipline required. No particular field within economics is required but an interest in applied economics is preferred.

Control Sensitivities / Capabilities:

• Familiar with basic Corporate control policies and methods.

Computer Systems:

• Strong PC aptitude and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Advanced experience with Stata and use of AI agents. Proficiency with R or Python is a plus.

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

Please note benefits are subject exclusively to the terms of each plan’s governing documents and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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