Staff Associate

Econometrica, Inc., is a research and management organization committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective economic and analytical services for clients in the private and public sectors. Since its founding in 1998, Econometrica has been involved in complex, high-profile contracts for numerous Federal departments and agencies in the healthcare, education, transportation, energy, housing, and finance sectors. Econometrica specializes in research, econometric, analytical, and technical support for our clients, with an emphasis on data science, data analytics, statistics, economic analyses, and program implementation and evaluation services.

The Opportunity

Econometrica is looking for a mid-level Economist/Economic Analyst with 1-5 years of experience conducting economic, regulatory impact, or benefit-cost analyses for public-sector clients. The analyst will support work for the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent writing skills.
• Statistical and quantitative analysis skills.
• Experience conducting regulatory analyses, benefit-cost analyses, or program evaluations.
• Experience with the following is a plus:
  
  
  
  • Pipelines, hazardous materials, or transportation related analyses.
  • Data science (e.g., automated reasoning, text analysis, machine learning).
  • Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, scenario analysis, what-if analysis, Monte Carlo analysis.
  • Data visualization.
  • Computational and reporting software such as STATA, Python, R, VBA, Power BI, Tableau.
  • GIS.
  
  
  
  
• Ability to obtain a security clearance is a plus.

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Economics. Master's degree is a plus.

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  • Being a part of a dynamic research group, which continues to grow.
  • Unlimited vacation leave.
  • Company-sponsored health care plan and optional vision/dental coverage.
  • Excellent training and development opportunities.
  • Discount garage parking.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • 401(k) program.
  • Discount rental car service.
  • Organized social activities.
  • Metro Smart Benefits Program.
  
  
  
  

This position is located onsite at PHMSA's office in Washington, DC.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Other instructions and related duties may be assigned by the employee's supervisor.

Econometrica, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives.