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Associate, Economist
Responsible for a variety of analyses, exploring global macro themes, and building econometric models to understand and explain global macroeconomic phenomena. Produce research reports and model forecasts on a regular basis. Conduct research by applying mathematical models and statistical techniques on economic issues within the company and report any findings through data reports. Track macroeconomic data release and participate in proprietary research projects, which may include survey work and ad-hoc modeling. Build and maintain econometric models. Handle internal and external client requests. Participate in weekly conference calls and attend morning sales and trading meetings.
Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, International Affairs or a related field of study and three (3) years of experience in the position offered or three (3) years as an Economic Data Manager, Research Assistant, or related occupation in the economics field. Requires Two (2) years of experience: Macroeconomic theory and concepts including national income accounting, balance of payments, government finance, business cycle analysis and dynamics, macro policy in an open economy, international monetary system, sources of long-run economic growth, and endogenous growth theory; Modelling and statistical tools including regression with cross-sectional and time series data, Eviews, and excel functions; Writing on macroeconomic data and analyses. Requires any amount of experience: Project management and coordination including planning projects from conception to implementation, monitoring project progress, data collection and quality assurance and communication among teams; Macroeconomic and financial market database including Haver, and CEIC platforms.
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Emsi, the leader in labor market analytics, is seeking an economic analyst for Emsi’s Community Insights Consulting Team who is passionate about helping communities (and community-minded organizations) solve workforce and economic development problems. The successful candidate will be endlessly curious, a strong writer and speaker, understand economic principles and how to analyze and present data, and enjoy developing business relationships and opportunities.
Economic Analysts assess foreign economic, trade, and financial interests that affect U.S. security interests.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree
Foreign language bonus eligible
About the Job
As an Economic Analyst at CIA, you’ll assess foreign economic, trade, and financial interests that affect U.S. security interests. Economists working in regional offices focus on a range of macroeconomic and microeconomic issues facing the country or region, while economists working transnational issues take a broader, global approach to these issues and deep dive into technical details. Analysts may assess illicit financial activities, including terrorist and criminal networks, money laundering, or foreign corruption.
Opportunities exist for foreign and domestic travel, language training, and analytic tradecraft and management training. You will have an opportunity to develop deep substantive expertise and participate in broadening assignments with other offices in the Agency and across the U.S. Government.
Who You’ll Work With
At the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), we recognize our Nation’s strength comes from the diversity of its people. People from a broad range of backgrounds and viewpoints work at CIA, and our diverse teams are the reason we can keep our country safe.
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What You’ll Get
Our benefits support every aspect of a working professional’s life, including health and wellness, time off, family, finances, and continuing education. Our programs include highly sought-after government health benefits, flexible schedules, sick leave, and childcare. In some cases, we also offer sign-on incentives and cover moving expenses if you relocate.
As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by one mission: to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
Economics (preferred)
Finance
Business Administration
International Management
At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
Interest in international affairs
Awareness of U.S. national security interests
Foreign language capability
Strong verbal presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise text
Research experience in international affairs
Ability to work in a team environment
Interest in a career that requires regular writing assignments
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for performing professional analysis and research of complex and critical issues impacting the state budget, regulation, or policy structures including, but not limited to, forecasting revenue and budget drivers such as program growth and/or enrollment, evaluating expenditures and investments; to perform cost-benefit analysis and research of a quantitative and qualitative nature used to develop state government policy and programs and evaluate their effect; to determine the impact of legislation proposed by the Governor and/or General Assembly; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom assignments are received with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is reviewed through conferences and reports upon completion for results obtained and for conformance to law, rules and regulations, instructions, objectives and departmental policies. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none, but interacts with administrative support staff and internal and external colleagues on a regular basis.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
To be responsible for performing professional analysis and research of complex and critical issues impacting the state budget, regulation, or policy structures, including, but not limited to, forecasting revenue and budget drivers such as program growth and/or enrollment, evaluating expenditures and investments, analyzing the effect of policy and program changes. To perform cost-benefit analysis and research of a quantitative and qualitative nature used to develop state government policy and programs in the fields of policy and program evaluation and effect. To provide a high level of expertise in research design, analysis and data needed to examine issues, trends and program evaluations. To utilize econometric and other statistical methods to analyze and forecast revenue associated items and expenditure drivers and apply data analysis protocols to reach accurate conclusions. To interpret and apply policies, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc. in performing policy analysis. To identify, analyze and estimate the impact, including the economic impact through the use of economic models, of changes in policy, business practices, program performance, federal or state laws and regulations, etc. to existing programs or the establishment of new programs. To estimate the impact on the state budget of program and policy changes and the impact of legislation proposed by the Governor and/or the General Assembly. To utilize research data in order to make recommendations to policy officials to improve existing programs, combine programs, utilize resources and determine the net impact and feasibility of such proposed changes. To write policy and position memos, technical reports or other documents based upon research, investigation or analysis. To present analysis results and make recommendations to policy officials with information necessary to make informed decisions and take appropriate action on specific state program operations, issues and policies. To develop recommendations designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness. To attend meetings with appropriate personnel to discuss recommendations and related implementation issues, as required. To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of policy analysis including policy development, coordination, economic analysis, cost-benefit analysis and implementation; a working knowledge of the organizational structures common in government and the functions of departments and agencies therein; a working knowledge of organization and management including public administration, governmental budgeting and program evaluation; a working knowledge of the role of outside interest groups in the formulation of policy; the ability to identify problem areas and to work independently in analyzing and evaluating complex statistical data; the ability to apply logic and analytical techniques to determine underlying principles, reasons, patterns, or facts associated with data and other information to draw conclusions; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and municipal officials, superiors, subordinates and the public; the ability to prepare clear and concise objective analyses and recommendations; the ability to use statistical software in performing complex research and preparing conclusions; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Masters Degree from a college of recognized standing with specialization in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or a closely related field;
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: performing review and analysis of policies and programs in a governmental, public affairs or business context. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.