9,440 Associate Economist jobs in the United States

Company Description

LinkedIn is the worlds largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. Were also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture thats built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun where everyone can succeed.

Join us to transform the way the world works.

Job Description

This role can be based in New York City, San Francisco, or Sunnyvale.

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative individual to join the Economic Graph Research Institute (EGRI) as the Program Manager for our team. The Economic Graph Research Institute is a multi-disciplinary group of Economists and Data Scientists that applies economic research and data science to LinkedIns data to evaluate labor market trends, AI & work, and economic opportunity . The team works with a multitude of internal and external partners to bring to life data insights, storytelling and thought leadership. The ability to work as part of a team that influences the world's leading policymakers and business leaders makes this a once-in-a-career opportunity.

In this role you will work closely with EGRI team members to establish key operating metrics, processes and reporting that enable the team to be effective at greater scale. You will be the primary architect, implementer, and manager of many of the teams core working processes, including communications, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. You will partner closely with EG leadership to guide the team through quarterly objective setting and annual planning.

This role will require an understanding of LinkedIns business and vision as well as economic and data science concepts; an ability to connect dots across internal partners such as the Public Policy, Sales, Marketing, and Communications teams; and program management skills to orchestrate projects and narratives for internal and external stakeholders. Your work will have high visibility from leadership across the company.

Responsibilities

• Establish key operating metrics, processes and reporting for the cross-functional EGRI team.
• Establish and run day to day operations for the team, including recurring meetings, periodic reporting, and team communications.
• Document team functions and workflows in a way that is easily accessible and aligned with LinkedIn best practices.
• Establish regular communication channels and practices (meetings and asynchronous collaboration) that enable knowledge sharing across and outside the EGRI team.
• Socialize EGRI data foundations, tools, and publications to existing and new stakeholders within the company.
• Guide the team through biannual objective setting and annual planning activities in close coordination with EGRI leadership.
• Partner with Executive Assistant and Chief of Staff to support the Chief Economist
  
  
  

• 4+ years of experience in a related operating role (project or program management) managing technical programs/projects
• 3+ years of experience interpreting, analyzing, and communicating data and/or economic insights.
• 4+ years of experience managing day-to-day operations for a cross-functional team.
• Bachelors degree in Business, Math, Computer Science, Economics, Analytics, Engineering or a related field, OR equivalent experience
  
  
  

• SQL coding skills are a strong plus
• Experience in strategy consulting or comparable internal strategy role where problem solving, structured decision-making and executive communications were highly important.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Able to present complex ideas simply, directly, and elicit meaningful feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to frame and solve problems in an objective way, to use data to inform the perspective, and to lead others through efficient and structured methods of decision-making.
• Experience on a mission-driven team with multiple stakeholders with complex social and business objectives
• Experience managing multiple major and concurrent projects/programs executed through multiple geographic locations
  
  
  

• Strategic Thinking
• Project Management or Program Management
• Economics, Econometrics or Data Analysis
• SQL
  
  
  

• Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
• Having interviews in an accessible location
• Being accompanied by a service dog
• Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview
  
  
  

Milwaukee, WI 6+months Review and support the consolidation of AOP and LRP from supporting ClientI business. Assist with the monthly OET meetings, including the coordination of timing and agendas, minutes for meetings, and the tracking and communication of follow-up items. Track customer accounts receivable aging to improve collections and review Days Sales Outstandi.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This position works under general supervision and is expected to perform the full range of analytical work requiring complete knowledge of administrative principles and analytical practices. This position exercises a high degree of responsibility for budgetary research, analysis and providing recommendations for consideration by staff and management and requires some independent judgment in making decisions and may be the subject matter expert in one or more areas. This position will assist division managers or department directors in accomplishing objectives which include budget preparation and monitoring, contract compliance, organizational analysis, legislative analysis, and policies/procedures development.

• Develops departmental budgets for Finance & Administration, Internal Service Funds (ISFs), and Non-Departmental Funds (NDFs); develops the Citys personnel, revenue, and transfer budgets; prepares 5-year revenue and expenditure forecasts and budget-to-actual updates.
• Coordinates and oversees the annual budget preparation, budget carryovers, mid-year budget adjustments, and other budget amendments with budget liaisons in other City departments.
• Controls and oversees the Citys contract and requisition/purchase order processing.
• Assists in year-end closing and audit by providing budget-to-actual analyses, fluctuation analyses, and other duties as required.
• Coordinates and oversees public record requests for the department.
• Conducts or directs assigned projects or program activities; provides administrative assistance by performing research and statistical analysis regarding issues, proposed legislation, programs, or operations; prepares and presents reports with findings and recommendations.
• Administers contract or grant-funded program activities as assigned; directs and monitors work performed; prepares or drafts related proposals, reports, and records; monitors budget expenditures.
• Compiles information and prepares manuals, documents, agenda items, resolutions, or publications related to administrative, fiscal, or operational issues.
• Represents the department on committees or in meetings; coordinates or conducts activities with other City departments, agencies, organizations, and the community.
• Provides assistance to department management, other City personnel, and the public regarding administrative, fiscal, or operational issues, policies, or procedures.
• Participates in developing departmental goals and objectives

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to provide a representative list of the various types of work that may be performed. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job class, and incumbents may expect to perform other related duties.

Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for division, department or city; reviews and evaluates budget requests, monitors and controls the budget; conducts revenue and expenditure forecasting and research; generates ideas to improve programs, find new revenues and balance the budget; produces special reports; analyzes and evaluates departmental objectives, programs, organizational structure, operations and control systems; plans and directs activities of multi faceted city wide projects of limited duration; evaluates progress and resolves difficulties including those crossing departmental lines; provides project leadership and advice to committees; provides technical direction and expertise related to project; evaluates the effect of current and pending legislation on department programs and operations; assists in the development of goals, objectives, policies and procedures; investigates, interprets, analyzes and prepares recommendations in relation to proposals for new programs, grants and/or services; analyzes, interprets and explains City policies and procedures; confers with members of the public to explain procedures and policies; investigates and prepares reports on specific requests and complaints pertaining to City/departmental/division activities; attends City Council and Commission meetings as assigned; and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Principles of municipal administration, accounting and auditing, budgeting, grants management, community relations, and program planning
• Relevant laws, ordinances, and regulations
• Research, statistical analysis, and report preparation
• Methods and techniques of supervision

• Perform complex financial, administrative, and analytical work with sensitivity to issues
• Interpret and apply laws, ordinances, and policies
• Conduct research and present reports
• Serve as liaison to city personnel, agencies, and the public
• Work independently and establish cooperative relationships
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Direct the work of others involved in related activities

• Principles and practices of organization and public administration;

• Research techniques, sources and availability of information, and methods of report presentation

• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to area of assignment

• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development, work planning and organization; and principles, methods and practices of municipal finance and budgeting

• Governmental financial analysis and forecasting, budgeting and accounting

• Principles and practices of budget development, governmental organization, and management

• Program and project development, implementation and evaluation

• Microcomputers for word processing, spreadsheet analysis, database management, graphics and financial management

• Report writing methods and techniques

• Analyze administrative problems, evaluating alternatives, and making creative recommendations

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Assume control of a project and make sound recommendations

• Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies

• Prepare and write complete and accurate reports

• Review and analyze a variety of organizational and administrative problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations

• Analyze, interpret and provide assistance regarding pending legislation; Represent the department effectively in meetings, including making presentations; exercise judgment in prioritizing work and recommending actions; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

• Work under pressure and deal with high levels of stress

• Constantly maintain a professional demeanor

• Completion of a four-year college curriculum in public administration, accounting, or a related field
• At least three years of responsible public sector experience related to the position
• A masters degree in public or business administration is preferred

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Education: A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, economics, finance, or closely related field is required. A masters degree may be substituted for one year of experience.