Ideation Center Quantitative / Applied Economist

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The Ideation Center is the think tank arm of Strategy& that focuses on thought leadership and growth of a number of distinct functional capabilities, such as behavioral economics, evidence generation, foresight, and innovation as a service.

We are looking for a Quantitative/Applied Economist to support expansion in the Economic Analytics and Impact Evaluation vertical at the Ideation Center. In this client-facing role, you will leverage your expertise in macroeconomic modeling, impact evaluation, and quantitative analysis to assess the socioeconomic effects of policies and programs. You will work directly with clients to provide actionable insights, guiding them in designing evidence-based strategies that drive long-term economic growth and social progress.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Macroeconomic Modeling and Forecasting: Develop and apply advanced macroeconomic models to forecast economic trends, analyze market dynamics, and assess the impact of government policies and investment projects
• Lead Client-Focused Impact Evaluations: Design and execute rigorous impact evaluations, applying econometric techniques (e.g., difference-in-differences, synthetic controls, propensity score matching) to provide clients with clear, evidence-based insights into the effectiveness of their policies and programs
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Conduct detailed cost-benefit analyses, quantifying the financial, economic, and social returns of various interventions to inform client decision-making and prioritize resource allocation
• Client Engagement and Advisory Services: Collaborate closely with clients to understand their strategic goals, present findings, and provide expert recommendations that shape future economic policy and investment decisions
• Data-Driven Insights for Policy: Analyze large datasets using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R) to extract insights that support clients in making informed, data-driven policy decisions
• Project Management and Delivery: Lead project teams to deliver high-quality impact evaluation and economic analytics projects on time and within budget, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term engagement
• Develop Thought Leadership Pieces: Lead the creation of thought leadership content, using original research and advanced analytics to generate insights that shape industry trends and inform strategic decision-making for clients
• Cross-Vertical Innovation and Collaboration: Collaborate with other verticals to drive cross-disciplinary innovation, integrating diverse expertise to develop new products and solutions that create additional value for clients

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Qualifications: • Master’s or Ph.D. in Economics, Econometrics, International Development, Public Policy, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on macroeconomic modeling

• 8+ years of experience in applied economics, impact evaluation, and macroeconomic analysis, ideally in a consulting or client-facing role
• Expertise in quantitative analysis, econometric modeling, and policy evaluation, with proficiency in tools like Stata and R. Experience in Python desirable
• Proven ability to work directly with clients, presenting complex economic analysis in a clear and impactful way to inform high-level decision-making
• Strong project management skills

Skills: • Economic analytics skills

• Quantitative statistical research methods skills
• Policy development and policy analysis
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English is a must, and competency in Arabic is strongly preferred