2027 Economist
Core
Conduct applied economic research and build econometric models for the U.S. government to understand space sector market dynamics, supply chains, and policy impacts.
Role type
Early-career research economist (Ph.D.)
Builds
Econometric models of commercial space markets, supply chains, and government policies
Domain
Space industry + Applied Microeconomics/Industrial Organization
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Empirical research, Econometrics, Statistical software (R, Python, STATA, MATLAB), Technical writing, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Causal inference, Industrial organization modeling, Network analysis, Supply chain modeling, Defense economics, Space industry knowledge
Technologies
R, Python, STATA, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Conduct quantitative research and write reports on economic questions related to the space sector; Design and implement econometric models; Provide timely analysis on emerging economic developments; Build relationships with government customers; Collaborate on cross-cutting research questions
Seniority
Early-career, Ph.D. candidate or recent graduate
