Forecaster

Forecast the Future of Work: Forecaster

If you're passionate about turning data into insight and insight into impact, this is your opportunity to shape how organizations understand the evolving workforce. Join a leading research and analytics team at the forefront of labor market forecasting, economic modeling, and data-driven decision-making, where your expertise will directly influence high-visibility insights across the U.S. economy.

Hours and Pay

• Pay Rate: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour (W2)
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Location: Remote (United States)

Benefits

This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with pet insurance and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additional offerings include a Health Savings Account (HSA), AD&D insurance, commuter and parking accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employee discount programs and additional perks are also available to enhance your overall experience.

Daily Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance forecasting models for key U.S. labor market indicators
• Analyze large-scale economic and proprietary datasets to identify trends and patterns
• Partner cross-functionally with research, data science, editorial, and finance teams
• Evaluate forecast accuracy and continuously refine model performance and methodologies
• Integrate new data sources and techniques into existing econometric and time series models
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
• Contribute to written research, reports, and public-facing content
• Summarize and interpret U.S. labor market reports and economic indicators

Requirements

• Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field
• 5+ years of experience in forecasting, econometrics, or time series modeling
• Strong proficiency in R for data analysis, visualization, and forecasting
• Experience working with large datasets and advanced statistical modeling techniques
• Familiarity with U.S. labor market data sources (BLS, Census, or similar)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with forecasting tools/packages such as forecast, fable, or tidymodels
• Background in labor economics or macroeconomic analysis
• Experience translating complex analyses into public-facing insights or reports
• Exposure to machine learning approaches for forecasting

Apply Today

This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of economics, data science, and workforce analytics, delivering insights that inform strategy, policy, and business decisions at scale.

Click Apply Now to connect with our recruiting team and help shape the future of labor market intelligence.

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