Economist | $70/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a US Macroeconomist on a freelance/contract basis to analyze and interpret macroeconomic indicators, evaluate BEA/BLS data, and assess treasury yield curves and Fed communications. Remote, 10-40 hrs/week, $50-$70/hour.

The role requires experience in macroeconomic research, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with historical data revisions. Candidates should be proficient in using BEA/BLS releases and Treasury analyses.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in macroeconomic research, economic strategy, or monetary policy.
• Strong understanding of US economic indicators and Federal Reserve policy.
• Familiarity with BEA/BLS economic releases and Treasury yield curve analysis.
• Experience working with economic datasets and historical data revisions.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret US macroeconomic indicators, including GDP, inflation, and employment.
• Evaluate economic data published by BEA and BLS.
• Work with historical economic datasets and data vintages, including ALFRED.
• Analyze US Treasury yield curves, interest rate movements, and monetary policy expectations.
• Interpret Federal Reserve communications, including FOMC statements and meeting minutes.

Skills

Macroeconomic research

Economic strategy

Monetary policy

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Job description

• Analyze and interpret US macroeconomic indicators, including GDP, inflation, and employment.
• Evaluate economic data published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Work with historical economic datasets and data vintages, including ALFRED.
• Analyze US Treasury yield curves, interest rate movements, and monetary policy expectations.
• Interpret Federal Reserve communications, including FOMC statements and meeting minutes.

Position

US Macroeconomist

Type

Freelance / Contract

Compensation

$50 - $70/hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret US macroeconomic indicators, including GDP, inflation, and employment.
• Evaluate economic data published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Work with historical economic datasets and data vintages, including ALFRED.
• Analyze US Treasury yield curves, interest rate movements, and monetary policy expectations.
• Interpret Federal Reserve communications, including FOMC statements and meeting minutes.

Requirements

• Professional experience in macroeconomic research, economic strategy, or monetary policy.
• Strong understanding of US economic indicators and Federal Reserve policy.
• Familiarity with BEA/BLS economic releases and Treasury yield curve analysis.
• Experience working with economic datasets and historical data revisions.
• Strong analytical and research skills.