Economic Consultant
On-siteRichmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct independent research on local, regional, and national economic and labor market issues by collecting, analyzing, and validating quantitative data. Apply forecasting techniques, econometric methods, and economic models to address client business and workforce challenges, then develop data-driven recommendations and prepare reports for executive audiences. Independently manage multiple consulting engagements while serving as the primary point of contact, presenting findings and supporting proposal development. Identify opportunities to improve methodologies and contribute to knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- independently managing consulting engagements
- delivering economic analysis
- economic and labor market research
- quantitative and econometric techniques
- data-driven recommendations
- strong analytical skills
- sound professional judgment
- ability to translate complex economic concepts into practical business insights
- Collect, analyze, validate, and interpret quantitative data
- Apply forecasting techniques, econometric methods, and economic models
- Prepare reports, presentations, and consulting deliverables
- Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable business insights
- Independently manage multiple consulting engagements
- balancing competing priorities and deadlines
- Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and client expectations
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients
- Present research findings and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders
- Support proposal development
- Contribute to statements of work
- Identify opportunities to improve consulting methodologies, analytical tools, and internal processes
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and consulting best practices
- Support research publications, webinars, and other thought leadership initiatives
- Continue developing expertise in emerging economic research methods, software, and consulting practices
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