Economist - Cost-Benefit Analysis Specialist Consultant, DFC

ZipRecruiter; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexis is seeking an Economist-Cost Benefit Analysis Specialist Consultant to lead the design and implementation of cost-benefit analysis models for infrastructure investments. This remote eligible position requires advanced economic modeling skills and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to achieving critical social outcomes globally.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance

Staff Welfare Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in cost-benefit and economic analysis.
• Expertise in economic modeling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial and economic CBA models.
• Analyze benefits and costs for investments.
• Conduct Monte Carlo simulations.

Skills

Economic Analysis

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Financial Structuring

Monte Carlo Simulations

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Economics

Tools

Excel

@Risk

Stata

R

Job description

Job Description

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.

At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About the Position

Dexis seeks an Economist-Cost Benefit Analysis Specialist Consultant supporting an anticipated project for the US International Development Finance Corporation. The Economist will lead the design and implementation of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) models for approximately 15 infrastructure investments across sectors and geographies. This includes financial, economic, and sensitivity analyses incorporating quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources.

This consultancy is remote eligible and the position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

1. Develop robust financial and economic CBA models, including Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, and Economic Rate of Return estimates.
2. Analyze incremental benefits and costs for DFC's investments, including externalities such as environmental impacts.
3. Construct counterfactual scenarios and assess portfolio-level net benefits.
4. Conduct Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity analyses to quantify risk and uncertainty.
5. Provide economic insights into project performance, financial structuring, and investment sustainability.
6. Work closely with the Evaluation Team Lead to ensure alignment of economic analysis with overall evaluation framework.
7. Contribute to the evaluation report, case studies, and presentations.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years' experience conducting cost-benefit and economic analysis of infrastructure or development projects.
• Expertise in economic modeling techniques and tools (e.g., Excel, @Risk, Stata, R).
• Familiarity with infrastructure financing mechanisms, including public-private partnerships, guarantees, and political risk insurance.
• Knowledge of economic discounting practices and financial valuation standards.
• Experience working in or evaluating infrastructure projects in developing countries.

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" — that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you?

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for an interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran status, citizenship, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

As part of a competitive benefits package, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.

If hired for a position paid from the Dexis home office, proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required unless you qualify for a medical or religious exception. This requirement does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX.