Senior Economist, Economic Impact Estimation

Google; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Economics Team seeks a senior economist to design and execute economic impact studies using large datasets and advanced econometrics. You will quantify Google’s contributions to the macroeconomy and translate results into clear insights for executives and policy makers.

The role focuses on empirical analysis, causal inference, and AI impact assessment, with responsibilities spanning data processing, modeling, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience undertaking empirical analysis to solve product, business, or policy problems.
• Experience in big data analysis, including statistical/econometric software and data query languages (R, Python, Stata, SQL).
• PhD in Economics or related field preferred, with 6 years of empirical analysis experience and expertise in causal inference and AI impact analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement economic impact studies using econometric methods to quantify Google’s impact across regions and globally.
• Conduct quantitative analyses with advanced econometrics and statistical models using big data platforms.
• Apply data manipulation and cleaning to large, unstructured datasets ensuring data quality for modeling.
• Support macroeconomic monitoring and deliver incisive analyses on topical issues.
• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable reports and presentations for executives and policymakers.

Skills

Empirical analysis

Econometric modeling

Big data analysis

Time series forecasting

Causal inference

AI impact analysis

Macroeconomics understanding

Education

Master's degree in Economics or related field

PhD in Economics or related field

Tools

R

Python

Stata

SQL

Job description

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance


• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match


• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment


• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance


• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks


• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks


• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Reston, VA, USA; London, UK; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, a related field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Public Policy, Business, Finance), or equivalent practical experience.


• 4 years of experience undertaking empirical analysis to solve product, business, or policy problems, with a focus on econometric or statistical modeling.


• Experience in big data analysis, including statistical/econometric software (e.g., R, Python, Stata) and data query languages (e.g., SQL) to manage datasets.

Preferred qualifications

• PhD in Economics, a related field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Public Policy, Business Finance), or equivalent practical experience.


• 6 years of experience undertaking empirical analysis including investigating questions of economic impact measurement, ideally within the context of big technology companies or digital platforms.


• Experience in causal inference methodologies and quasi-experimental designs.


• Experience with AI impact analysis.


• Experience in time series forecasting and macroeconomics.

About The Job

The Google Economics Team provides actionable economic insights and tools to inform strategy and decision-making across Alphabet, and it engages externally on some of the most important policy questions of the moment. Within the team, our Macroeconomics and Economic Impact Reporting area decodes the macroeconomic environment in which Google operates and evaluates the economic and societal impacts of our businesses and investments globally.

In this role, you will be designing and executing economic impact studies that leverage big data to quantify and clearly communicate Google’s contributions to the macro economy. You will be instrumental in combining advanced econometrics and statistical modeling with large, real-world datasets to produce insights. You will also have the opportunity to support the team’s broader analytical work, including on macroeconomic monitoring and topical issues.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

• Design and implement economic impact studies, employing economic methodologies to accurately measure Google’s economic impact across regional and global economies.


• Conduct quantitative analyses using advanced econometrics techniques and statistical models. This includes using big data analytical tools and platforms to process, model and measure the economic impact of Google’s activities, programs and products across various sectors, including the economic impact of AI.


• Apply high-leve","l proficiency in data manipulation, cleaning, and transformation of large, unstructured and complex datasets. Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the modeling process.


• Contribute to our monitoring of the wider macroeconomic environment and deliver incisive analysis on key topical issues.


• Translate highly technical findings into compelling, clear, and impactful reports, publications and presentations for audiences, including executives, policymakers, external economists and the general public.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .