Economist I

MedStar Health; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking an entry-level Economist I to support the US Army National Guard with economic research, data analysis, and policy evaluation tasks. This remote position requires analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field to assist in decision-making and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to perform under oversight of senior staff.
• Familiarity with economic modeling and analysis.
• Up to 3 years in economic research or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on economic issues and fiscal policy.
• Prepare economic reports and policy recommendations.
• Analyze economic and statistical data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Econometric tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Economist I

Job Locations

US-Remote-Remote Hire

Requisition ID

2025-17300

# of Openings

1

Category (Portal Searching)

Customer Service/Support

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Accelerating the delivery of care and providing superior force health readiness across the Military, Federal, and Civilian landscapes. Taku is committed to providing transformative and comprehensive health operational capabilities to support customers across scientific, clinical, technological, and program management areas.

Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Economist I to support the US Army National Guard (USARNG) G-1 Human Resources Management System (HRMS) contract. This entry-level role involves assisting in economic research, data analysis, and policy evaluation to support decision-making related to human resources, fiscal planning, and operational efficiency. The Economist I works under the guidance of more senior economists and analysts.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

Assist in conducting research on economic issues related to the production and distribution of goods and services, labor economics, and fiscal policy.
• Support the preparation of economic reports, forecasts, and policy recommendations.
• Collect, process, and analyze economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
• Contribute to the development of models and tools to evaluate program performance and resource allocation.
• Assist in preparing charts, graphs, and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with senior economists, statisticians, and program staff to support mission objectives.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to perform functional duties under the oversight of more senior staff.
• Familiarity with economic modeling, data analysis, and econometric tools.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in economic research or analysis.
• Must have a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
• Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with government or military economic data.
• Exposure to workforce economics or public sector fiscal policy.
• Understanding of federal data privacy and reporting standards

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.