The MITRE Corporation

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MITRE is currently seeking Economists to support the continued growth of our applied economics work across an exciting and diverse set of sponsors. Focused on solving problems for a safer world, we conduct quantitative economic modeling and analysis to inform and assess the impacts of changes to 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:
• Develop custom research using advanced economic and econometric techniques (time series, panel, discrete choice, reduced form causal inference, structural modeling, etc.).
• Handling large datasets to conduct data driven analysis.
• Analysis in support of regulatory policy, pre- and post-implementation.
• Communicating the actionable results of your research for practical solutions to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
• Advanced econometrics.
• 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. Academic (teaching, research) experience counts toward minimum.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the following topic areas is desired, but not required: climate change/environmental economics, international trade, international finance, supply chains, critical infrastructure, transportation, defense and/or aviation.
• Mathematical modeling.
• Experience with computable general equilibrium modeling is highly desired, not required.
• 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.