Economist, Labor Markets, US
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Location: New York, NY
Department: 400/Economics
Posted: 11/4/2026
Location Name: New York, NY
Wage Max: 100,000.00
Wage Min: 90,000.00
Position Type: Full Time
About The Conference Board
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Position Summary:
Based in the US NYC office, the Economist role requires deep technical and analytical expertise, and strong communication skills to deliver trusted insights on US and multinational labor market trends. The position demands acute interest and recent experience in tracking labor markets and the forces driving them.
A strong econometrics and/or data science background is necessary, as is expertise in modeling, using several coding languages, platforms, and AI tools for maintaining, updating, revamping, and building new labor market data products.
The Economist will support and deliver insights on labor dynamics, employment trends, and workforce implications for business performance. The candidate will report to the Strategic Projects team, and work collaboratively with other teams within the ESF Center, including Global Indicators, Forecasting, and Energy, Infrastructure & Environment (EIE). The economist may also partner with other experts in TCB's other centers, including Human Capital and the CEO Center.
Accountabilities:
Labor Markets Insights and Data
Support and deliver labor market insights centered around excellence for labor market analytics and thought leadership for businesses.
Responsible for the production and release of proprietary labor market indicators and tools, including the Employment Trends Index and Help Wanted OnLine (HWOL).
Conduct data analysis, develop, and manage models on labor trends, including wages, employment, population, shortages, and job openings
Generate new labor market indices, data products, and tools with particular emphasis on regional, occupational, and sectoral analysis.
Collaborate with ESF peers and other TCB experts on generating labor market outputs and initiatives including labor market themes.
Establish clear project timelines, maintain quality control, and ensure all deliverables meet organizational standards and deadlines.
General Responsibilities
Support the Chief Economist in shaping the global economic outlook, being an active participant at forecast meetings, and generating new research themes.
Partner with regional economists on labor market forecast outlooks and themes
Interface with other economists, analysts, and data specialists engaged in producing data and tools to ensure analytical rigor, efficiency, and professional growth.
Deliver labor market insights via short papers or series, webcasts, and podcasts.
Champion The Conference Board's five core values: Relevance, Openness, Innovation, Integrity, and Collaboration.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Economics or related field, including data science, and statistics.
Minimum 3-5 years in a data-intensive, research-oriented environment, with demonstrated interest and expertise in US labor markets and labor market themes globally.
General knowledge of global economic dynamics, labor markets, and forecasting methodologies.
Proven ability to manage projects and meeting fixed deadlines
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical and econometric analysis (R, Excel, EViews, STATA, SAS, Python, Matlab).
Experience with data science and econometrics concepts such as time-series and panel data forecasting.
Comfortable using AI tools and machine learning to assist in ideation and production of data
Experience in data visualization and communication.
Flexible and willing to deliver pithy but impactful insights appealing to a C-suite audience.
Exceptional writing and presentation skills to deliver insights tailored for executive audiences.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary, business-oriented, hybrid team environment.
What We Offer
The Conference Board is proud to embrace best practices in employee wellbeing. We offer a competitive total compensation package. As part of our benefits package, we offer flexibility with hybrid working capabilities, employer-sponsored learning and development, advancement opportunities, on-site health initiatives, a communal and collaborative working environment, and a strong sense of comradery with sports teams, clubs, and employee events.
The Conference Board does not discriminate. We are an equal opportunity employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
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