Senior Economist: Policy & Real Estate Analytics

First American; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 141,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

First American seeks a Senior Economist in Washington, DC to conduct rigorous economic research, build predictive models, and translate findings for leadership. You will work across disciplines with data scientists and stakeholders to inform business, industry, and public policy discussions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of applied economic analysis, strong data skills (SQL, Python, R), and experience in cloud data environments like AWS/Snowflake. In-person presence in DC is required.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Economics, Applied Economics or similar quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in economic analysis or related field.
• Experience in financial services, housing, real estate, or regulated industries is helpful.
• Ability to frame questions and develop rigorous analytical approaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous economic and quantitative research on First American and related industries.
• Develop, implement, validate, and interpret economic and predictive models.
• Work with large datasets to create analytical variables and repeatable research frameworks.
• Apply statistical methods and data science techniques to identify trends and risks.
• Collaborate with data scientists and technical teams to access data in cloud environments.
• Provide objective, data-driven economic analysis to internal stakeholders.
• Translate findings into concise briefs, presentations, and written commentary.
• Evaluate external research, public data, and policy materials to form perspectives.
• Present research findings to senior leaders and business partners.
• Document analytical methods and data sources for transparency and repeatability.
• Manage multiple projects with sound judgment in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

AWS

Snowflake

Databricks

Data analysis

Quantitative analytics

Policy analysis

Communication

Presentations

Education

Master's or PhD in Economics

Job description

First American seeks a Senior Economist in Washington, DC to conduct rigorous economic research, build predictive models, and translate findings for leadership. You will work across disciplines with data scientists and stakeholders to inform business, industry, and public policy discussions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of applied economic analysis, strong data skills (SQL, Python, R), and experience in cloud data environments like AWS/Snowflake. In-person presence in DC is required.