Economist (Sr.)

OBAN Corporation; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Training & Development

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

OBAN Corporation in Vienna, Virginia seeks an experienced senior economist to lead applied economic analyses for transportation and logistics programs. You will develop models, forecast trends, and prepare policy viewpoints while guiding project teams and interfacing with clients in a government context.

Candidates should hold BS/BA/MS/MA with 9+ years of experience, and be able to obtain and maintain government security clearances.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience in applied economics or economic development.
• Experience in transportation and logistics economics preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for interfacing with leadership and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead applied economics analyses and forecasting for programs.
• Provide project leadership and client contact, and manage contracts.
• Develop economic guidelines and models for policy forecasting.
• Leverage AI tools to augment analysis and insights.

Skills

Applied economics

Economic development

Data analysis

Forecasting

AI tools

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

BS in Economics or related field

BA in Economics or related field

MS in Economics or related field

MA in Economics or related field

Job description

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Disclaimer: This position is being recruited in support of potential future contract awards. Qualified candidates may be considered for upcoming opportunities supporting federal government clients. This position requires candidates to obtain and maintain the required government security clearances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Approaches the position with practical experience in applied economics and economic development, preferably as applied to transportation and logistics.
• Provides project leadership in support of strategic, business, and action planning, performance measurement analysis, and business process and action planning and analyses.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reports data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends. Applies mathematical models and statistical techniques.
• Leverages AI tools appropriately to augment human analysis.
• Develops economic guidelines and standards and prepares points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of regional economic and freight/commodity flow databases, and econometric and input/output models.
• Duties include managing projects, internal teamwork assignments, client contact, and contract administration. contract administration.
• Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS) or Master of Arts (MA) degree and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.
• Practical experience in applied economics and economic development preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required government security clearances.

Company Summary:

We Help Our Clients Solve Complex Mission-Critical Challenges.

Established in 2008 and based in the Washington Metro Area, OBAN Corporation is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides practical, strategic, and tactical management solutions to public and private sector clients.

OBAN collaborates with our clients to meet their mission-critical objectives through expert advisory, administrative, and implementation support solutions. We develop and implement efficient and effective near-term and long-term road maps to help our clients navigate through some of their toughest and most complex business challenges.

As a team member at OBAN, you will enjoy:

• Active work environment
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Training and Development
• Employee Referral Bonus

OBAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.