Senior Economist

HDR • Washington, DC

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About The Position

HDR is seeking an experienced, analytically oriented infrastructure economist to evaluate infrastructure projects for Federal, State, and Municipal clients across HDR’s areas of practice. The role provides economic and decision-support analysis to inform clients’ short- and long-range infrastructure policies, programs, and investments. Services include cost-benefit analysis, econometric modeling and forecasting, statistical analysis, economic development studies, risk analysis, financial analysis, and policy and regulatory analysis.

The Senior Economist leads economic analyses and project quality reviews, develops technical approaches, budget estimates, and schedules, and supports HDR project managers and staff. The role also contributes to marketing and business development, builds client relationships, presents results, and supports the development of junior staff through mentorship and task assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of equivalent experience, with an emphasis on the application and interpretation of research.
• Experience conceptualizing and developing economic or business models using analytical methods.
• Knowledge of economic and econometric methods.
• Experience with analytical packages and/or programming languages such as SAS, EViews, SPSS, or Visual Basic.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to interact with clients regularly.
• Sound knowledge of economic and econometric methods.
• Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 years of equivalent experience, including independently developing tasks to complete project delivery and overseeing junior staff during production.
• Master’s degree in Economics or a related field.
• Currently residing in the DC area.

Responsibilities

• Lead economic analyses, including developing technical approaches, budget estimates, and project schedules for specific tasks.
• Use economic techniques such as econometrics, forecasting, and data-driven support tools.
• Begin developing industry-leading methods and procedures in the area of expertise for internal and external clients.
• Lead project quality review efforts to deliver high-caliber work products.
• Support HDR project managers and staff as needed.
• Contribute to internal and external marketing efforts.
• Identify additional staff to support pursuits, proposals, and project staffing using the matrix.
• Strengthen client relationships by beginning to lead meetings and independently presenting results.
• Support and mentor junior staff, including through project task assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior