Economist

Job Description

Our federal government client is seeking a Senior Economist to work on contract providing data analysis and economic insights in support of cyber mission assurance initiatives by; conducting research, developing forecasts, and providing evidence-based recommendations for program and policy decisions.Tasks

• Collect and validate data from various internal stakeholders to support program monitoring

• Analyze and interpret economic and operational data to identify trends, risks, and performance gaps

• Develop models to forecast outcomes and assess program effectiveness

• Create and maintain data dashboards, performance tracking tools, and visual reports

• Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing materials for leadership and decision-making

• Monitor and evaluate program performance and provide actionable recommendations

• Conduct research to explain and forecast economic behaviour related to program objectives

• Advise leadership on the effectiveness of strategies and provide insights to optimize outcomes

• Support the development of reports, frameworks, and documentation for performance measurement and accountability

• Provide input to inform program direction and policy considerations based on data-driven analysis

Qualifications

• Senior-level economist with education in economics or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution

• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience conducting economic research and analysis

• Demonstrated experience collecting, validating, and analyzing data to support decision-making

• Proven ability to forecast economic indicators and assess the effectiveness of strategies or programs

• Experience developing models to analyze and predict economic behaviour or program outcomes

• Skilled in producing dashboards, visualizations, and briefing products for leadership

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and presentations

• English essential language profile

• Secret level of security clearance