Lead Economist - Data, Methods & Leadership

Bureau of Economic Analysis; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Economic Analysis in Suitland, MD seeks a senior economist to supervise the preparation of NIPA and Industry estimates and to oversee econometric methodologies. You will analyze data on gross output, expenditures, and prices, and present findings to internal and external high-level stakeholders.

The role requires leadership of staff, experience in economic statistics, and the ability to communicate complex concepts in writing and in person. Federal employment benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in economics including 21 semester hours in economics and 3 in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to an economics major.
• Experience in economic statistics, data analysis, and leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation of NIPA and Industry estimates.
• Analyze and manipulate data, including statistics on gross output, expenditures, and prices.
• Oversee strategies to improve methodologies and estimation techniques.
• Communicate economic concepts, methods and results to high-level stakeholders.

Skills

Economic statistics

Data analysis

Supervisory experience

Communication

Education

Degree in economics with 21 econ hours and 3 in stats/calculus

Combination of education and experience in economics

Job description

The Bureau of Economic Analysis in Suitland, MD seeks a senior economist to supervise the preparation of NIPA and Industry estimates and to oversee econometric methodologies. You will analyze data on gross output, expenditures, and prices, and present findings to internal and external high-level stakeholders.

The role requires leadership of staff, experience in economic statistics, and the ability to communicate complex concepts in writing and in person. Federal employment benefits apply.