Remote Economics Forecaster (Contract, Flexible Hours)

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 144,648 - 192,864; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an Economics Forecaster to generate probabilistic forecasts on macroeconomic indicators. This project-based role offers flexible hours and is open to candidates experienced in economic forecasting and data science. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of global financial systems. The compensation for this role ranges from $105 to $140 per hour, reflecting the expertise required for high-quality predictions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in economic forecasting, data science, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of global macroeconomic trends and financial systems.
• Ability to clearly explain complex economic logic in writing.

Responsibilities

• Generate probabilistic forecasts on macroeconomic and financial indicators.
• Document forecasting rationale with clear, structured reasoning.
• Analyze trends and data sources to inform high-quality predictions.
• Engage with domain experts to calibrate and refine outputs.

Skills

Economic forecasting

Data science

Understanding macroeconomic trends

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

A consulting firm is seeking an Economics Forecaster to generate probabilistic forecasts on macroeconomic indicators. This project-based role offers flexible hours and is open to candidates experienced in economic forecasting and data science. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of global financial systems. The compensation for this role ranges from $105 to $140 per hour, reflecting the expertise required for high-quality predictions.