Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist (EViews)

Visa Hunt; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Visa Hunt is seeking a Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist (EViews) for a remote contract role. You will create, validate, and automate advanced macroeconomic models using EViews, delivering clear insights and robust forecasts for decision makers.

The role emphasizes time-series modeling (VAR, VECM, ARIMA), diagnostics, and transparent documentation, with collaboration across stakeholders and ongoing learning of best practices in macroeconomic modeling.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with EViews, including scripting and automation functionalities.
• Proven expertise in building, estimating, and validating time-series models—VAR, VECM, ARIMA, and cointegration models.
• Deep knowledge of model diagnostics, stability tests, and forecasting accuracy measures.
• Strong quantitative background with the ability to explain complex modeling processes in clear written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated success in automating modeling and forecasting workflows.
• Ability to extract economic meaning from statistical outputs and present findings insightfully.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement time-series models such as VAR, VECM, ARIMA, and cointegration in EViews.
• Conduct model diagnostics and validation to ensure forecast robustness.
• Automate forecasting workflows for efficiency and scalability.
• Translate statistical outputs into clear macroeconomic insights for stakeholders.
• Document modeling approaches and results with precise reports.
• Collaborate with the customer’s team to integrate results into economic narratives.
• Stay current with macroeconomic modeling best practices and EViews updates.

Skills

EViews scripting

Time-series modeling

Model diagnostics

Forecasting automation

Technical writing

Remote collaboration

Economic interpretation

Tools

R (optional)

Python (optional)

Job description

Job Title: Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist (EViews)

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Job Summary

Join our customer's team as a Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist (EViews) and drive the creation, validation, and automation of advanced macroeconomic models. Leverage your expertise in EViews to develop robust time-series and forecasting solutions, contributing essential economic insights that inform key decisions at the organizational level. This remote opportunity is ideal for a passionate modeler who values clarity in communication and excellence in quantitative analysis.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and implement sophisticated time-series models such as VAR, VECM, ARIMA, and cointegration frameworks using EViews.
2. Conduct rigorous model diagnostics and validation to ensure robustness and reliability of forecasts.
3. Automate forecasting workflows for efficiency and scalability within the modeling process.
4. Translate complex statistical outputs into clear, actionable macroeconomic insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
5. Document modeling approaches and results with precise, concise written reports.
6. Collaborate with the customer's team to integrate modeling results into broader economic narratives and policy recommendations.
7. Stay current with macroeconomic modeling best practices and EViews software updates.

Required Skills and Qualifications

1. Extensive hands-on experience with EViews, including scripting and automation functionalities.
2. Proven expertise in building, estimating, and validating time-series models—especially VAR, VECM, ARIMA, and cointegration models.
3. Deep knowledge of model diagnostics, stability tests, and forecasting accuracy measures.
4. Strong quantitative background with the ability to explain complex modeling processes in clear written and verbal communication.
5. Demonstrated success in automating modeling and forecasting workflows.
6. Ability to extract economic meaning from statistical outputs and present findings insightfully.
7. Self-driven, detail-oriented, and adept at remote collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Advanced degree in Economics, Econometrics, Applied Statistics, or related field.
2. Previous experience supporting central banks, policy institutions, or financial sector clients with macroeconomic modeling.
3. Familiarity with additional econometric software or programming languages (e.g., R, Python, Stata).