The MITRE Corporation

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MITRE is currently seeking a Computable General Equilibrium Modeler to support the continued growth of our portfolio of applied economics work across an exciting and diverse set of sponsors. Focused on solving problems for a safer world, we conduct quantitative and qualitative economic modeling and analysis. Our work assesses the impacts of domestic and international policies, regulations, technology, infrastructure, and events. Our deep technical expertise and breadth of perspective provide insights across many domains.

Our team has expertise in advanced econometrics, macroeconomics and microeconomics, industrial organization, labor, international trade and finance, forecasting, policy analysis, computable general equilibrium modeling, complex valuations, cost-benefit analysis, and spatial modeling/statistics. Our backgrounds are just as diverse, with applied experience in government, industry, and academia. We also partner with leading practitioners from universities around the world in developing world class and one-of-a-kind capabilities. Our work includes sponsorship from a variety of government agencies, as well as a robust applied research program.

Job Responsibilities:
• Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modeling and model development.
• Policy assessment of domestic and international economic impacts.
• Converting diverse data and information, at times from other models, into model input appropriate for CGE modeling.
• Support custom econometric research.
• Communicating the actionable results of your research for practical solutions to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
• Experienced Computable General Equilibrium modeling (CGE) modeler.
• Strong accountability and attention to detail. Oral and written communication skills are essential.
• The ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams, departments, and other organizations.
• Creatively develop solutions to overcome data limitations when needed.
• Master’s degree in Economics or equivalent and 3+ years of related experience. Applicable academic (teaching, research) experience counts toward minimum.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with the GEMPACK software packages, although experience with GAMS will also be considered.
• 5 + years related experience with Computable General Equilibrium modeling.
• Experience in the following topic areas is desired, but not required: climate change/environmental economics, international trade, supply chains, critical infrastructure, transportation, defense and/or aviation.
• Experience working with government sponsors and agencies desired, not required.
• PhD, PhD Candidate in Economics.

MITRE will be interviewing candidates in accordance with AEA Guidance for the 2023-2024 job cycle. To be considered, please submit all applications no later than December 1, 2023.