Bloomberg Economics - Data Scientist/Economist - Contractor (12 months)
About The Position
Bloomberg Economics is seeking a Data Scientist/Economist to join the Washington, D.C. office on a full-time contract basis (40 hours per week). This role is part of a global network of more than 70 economists and analysts, and 200 economics and government reporters - a team uniquely positioned to explain where the world economy stands, where it's heading, and how policy and geopolitics shape its course. This position offers the chance to apply cutting-edge data science and machine learning to some of the most critical questions in US economic statistics measurement.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in data science, ideally in macroeconomic measurement
- Experience working with US economic statistics in a measurement capacity, ideally from a US federal statistical agency
- Strong programming expertise in Python and SQL, with experience using PyTorch for machine learning or deep learning applications
- Familiarity with LangChain or comparable frameworks for large language model applications
- Proven ability to transform complex data into accessible insights that inform analysis and decision-making
- Experience building and maintaining data products or leading data-driven projects in a production setting
- Advanced degree such as a PhD or Master's in data science, computer science, economics, statistics, or a related field preferred
- A mindset that blends technical rigor with curiosity, creativity, and a passion for understanding global economic dynamics!
Responsibilities
- Developing alternative data series on US economic statistics
- Creating AI-powered applications
- Refining Bloomberg's data infrastructure to improve how information is collected, processed, and visualized
- Collaboration with economists, developers, and journalists
- Contributing to data strategy
- Ensuring best practices in reproducibility, architecture, and model deployment
- Mentoring others and drive new data initiatives that expand the analytical capabilities of Bloomberg Economics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
