Tourism Economics Analyst - Impact Forecasting & Data

Oxford Economics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Economics' Tourism Economics US office in Philadelphia or Wayne seeks an Economic Analyst/Economist to join a growing team. You will collect data, run analyses, and deliver client-ready insights across tourism economics projects.

The role requires a numbers-driven mindset, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with senior staff guidance. Office-based in Philadelphia or Wayne, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Economics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in economic research, consulting, or applied data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Working knowledge of a statistical or scripting language (R, Python, or Stata).
• Comfortable using AI tools to support research, analysis, and writing with careful verification.
• Familiarity with public data sources (Census/BLS/BEA) and platforms like CoStar is a plus.
• Experience working independently and in teams with multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes third-party statistics.
• Updates recurring research, including charts, reports, and presentations.
• Produces accurate calculations and verifies methods.
• Synthesizes information and communicates findings clearly.
• Contributes to online survey research and client programs.
• Supports and, with experience, manages research projects of varying complexity.
• Builds and refines economic impact models and explains results to nontechnical audiences.
• Drafts report narratives and client-ready deliverables.
• Uses AI tools to accelerate research while validating outputs against source data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data collection

Excel

Python/R/Stata

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Data Analytics/Mathematics/Statistics

Tools

Excel

R

Python

Stata

IMPLAN

CoStar

Job description

Oxford Economics' Tourism Economics US office in Philadelphia or Wayne seeks an Economic Analyst/Economist to join a growing team. You will collect data, run analyses, and deliver client-ready insights across tourism economics projects.

The role requires a numbers-driven mindset, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with senior staff guidance. Office-based in Philadelphia or Wayne, PA.