Economist, Labor Markets, US

The Conference Board•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Based in the US NYC office, the Economist, Labor Markets role requires deep technical and analytical expertise and strong communication skills to deliver trusted insights on US and multinational labor market trends. The position calls for a strong interest in and recent experience tracking labor markets and the forces that shape them, along with a background in econometrics and/or data science. The Economist uses modeling, coding languages, platforms, and AI tools to maintain, update, revamp, and build labor market data products, supporting insights into labor dynamics, employment trends, and workforce implications for business performance. The position reports to the Strategic Projects team and works collaboratively with teams within the ESF Center, including Global Indicators, Forecasting, and Energy, Infrastructure & Environment (EIE). The Economist may also partner with experts in TCB’s other centers, including Human Capital and the CEO Center. The role supports the Chief Economist in shaping the global economic outlook and communicates labor market insights through short papers or series, webcasts, and podcasts.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Economics or a related field, including data science or statistics.
3–5 years of experience in a data-intensive, research-oriented environment, with demonstrated interest and expertise in US labor markets and global labor market themes.
General knowledge of global economic dynamics, labor markets, and forecasting methodologies.
Proven ability to manage projects and meet fixed deadlines.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical and econometric analysis using tools such as R, Excel, EViews, STATA, SAS, Python, or Matlab.
Experience with data science and econometrics concepts such as time-series and panel data forecasting.
Comfort using AI tools and machine learning to assist with ideation and data production.
Experience in data visualization and communication.
Flexibility and willingness to deliver concise, impactful insights for a C-suite audience.
Exceptional writing and presentation skills for delivering insights tailored to executive audiences.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary, business-oriented, hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

Support and deliver labor market insights, analytics, and thought leadership for businesses.
Produce and release proprietary labor market indicators and tools, including the Employment Trends Index and Help Wanted OnLine (HWOL).
Analyze data and develop and manage models on labor trends, including wages, employment, population, shortages, and job openings.
Generate labor market indices, data products, and tools, with emphasis on regional, occupational, and sectoral analysis.
Collaborate with ESF peers and other TCB experts on labor market outputs, initiatives, and themes.
Establish project timelines, maintain quality control, and ensure deliverables meet organizational standards and deadlines.
Support the Chief Economist in shaping the global economic outlook, participate in forecast meetings, and generate research themes.
Partner with regional economists on labor market forecast outlooks and themes.
Work with economists, analysts, and data specialists producing data and tools to ensure analytical rigor, efficiency, and professional growth.
Deliver labor market insights through short papers or series, webcasts, and podcasts.
Champion The Conference Board’s core values: Relevance, Openness, Innovation, Integrity, and Collaboration.