Senior Economic Analyst

• Position Title: Senior Economic Research Analyst
• Location: San Diego, CA 92101
• Duration: Approx. 3-6 months
• Work Schedule: M-F, Hybrid (2 days onsite, Tuesdays and Fridays), 9/80 schedule
• Pay rate: Depending on experience

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• eThe Senior Economist will analyze financial, transportation, and socioeconomic data to identify trends and build predictive models that provide strategic insight and guide decision-making. In this role, the Senior Economist will serve as project manager and technical expert to research efforts and model development

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• Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited t
• o:The Economics team has four core functions. Below describes the responsibilities in each functional are
• a.Econometric modeling – Build and deploy econometric models to support activities and programs across the Agency, such as inputs to Client's activity-based travel model and traffic and revenue studies and regional forecasting of jobs, income, price elasticities, and use of transportation infrastructure. Essential activities include implementing quantitative and econometric methodologies, leveraging economic reasoning to understand economic and population dynamics, and visualizing data to reveal insight
• s.Benefit-cost analysis – Conduct analyses that capture the private and public benefits and costs of transportation projects and are compliant with federal and state guidanc
• e.Financial analysis and forecasting – Interpret current and historical data to predict future economic conditions, maintain forecasting models and develop tools to enable ad-hoc forecast updates and inputs from other model
• s.Present findings through technical reports, charts, and presentations for both technical and nontechnical audience

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• To be considered for this position, you should hav

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Advanced degree in economics, econometrics or public pol

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• Minimum five years of recent experience in applied economics or a related f
• ield.Demonstrated knowledge of economic principles, modeling, and forecas
• ting.Demonstrated experience performing analytical work, grounded in mathematical and statistical calculations. Descriptive and inferential statistics and econometric modeling (choice modeling, panel data regressions) is highly desir
• able.Strong programming skills (R, SQL, Python), and familiarity with GIS and GitHub are desir
• able.Adjunct faculty from various univers
• itiesCandidates with Short Term Contracts from various banks (World Bank, USAA,
• etc.)Federal employees - Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, IRS, Client, Census Bu
• reau.At least 5 years of direct experience, and management experience is highly prefe

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