Senior Manager, Economist

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

13d•$110,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary... What you'll do... Drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects : Identify workforce and operational needs Develop and communicate business plans and priorities Remove barriers and obstacles impacting performance Provide resources and identify performance standards Measure progress and adjust performance accordingly Develop contingency plans and demonstrate adaptability Support continuous learning Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates : Select and train associates Mentor and assign duties Build a team-based work environment Establish performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations Provide recognition and rewards Coach for success and improvement Promote a belonging mindset in the workplace Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity: Train and provide direction on their use and application Ensure compliance with policies and procedures Utilize and support the Open Door Policy Advanced Economic Analysis & Causal Inference : Structure hypotheses, research questions, and strategic advice Apply causal inference methodologies (e.g., difference-in-differences, synthetic control methods) Leverage econometric techniques (e.g., panel data models, event study methodologies) Design and execute controlled experiments using A/B testing frameworks Implement causal inference methods to measure the impact of workforce programs Data Science & Analytics : Explore and validate workforce and labor market data Produce advanced summary statistics and evaluate complex correlations Apply machine learning techniques (e.g., supervised learning, clustering algorithms) Leverage third-party labor market data sources for analysis Technical Excellence : Write high-quality, production-grade code in Python and SQL Develop interactive dashboards and automated reporting systems Strategic Communication & Collaboration : Communicate complex workforce analysis and economic concepts Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders Mentor analytical teams on causal inference methodologies and machine learning applications What You'll Bring...

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for large-scale workforce data analysis
Expertise in causal inference methods (e.g., difference-in-differences, synthetic control)
Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms
Knowledge of third-party labor market data vendors and workforce intelligence platforms
Familiarity with labor economics and workforce analytics methodologies

Nice To Haves

PhD in Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
5+ years of experience in applied economics with focus on labor markets or workforce analytics
Experience leading complex analytical projects in workforce or labor market research
Understanding of labor market dynamics, wage determination, and workforce mobility patterns

Responsibilities

Drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects
Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates
Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity
Advanced Economic Analysis & Causal Inference
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Excellence
Strategic Communication & Collaboration

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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