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Full-timeDescriptionFounded in 1998, Chmura Economics & Analytics is a leading provider of labor market software (JobsEQ), consulting, and data-driven insights, empowering communities, businesses, and organizations to navigate complex economic challenges. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia’s historic Shockoe Slip, with a regional office in Cleveland, Ohio, Chmura is home to a team of PhD economists, data scientists, and strategic planners dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional results.
We are dedicated to delivering data-driven insights that empower communities, businesses, and organizations to navigate complex economic challenges. Our team is composed of experts who are passionate about providing innovative solutions and delivering exceptional results.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Junior Economic Consultant with expertise or a strong interest in workforce development to join our dynamic team in Richmond (VA). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in conducting economic research, analyzing labor market trends, and fostering innovative solutions that address evolving industry needs. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects and collaborate with top-tier professionals in the field. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, an excellent writer, nimble, able to multitask, and work well with colleagues and clients.
This is for a hybrid position. Requirements
- Master’s degree (or higher) in economics, applied economics, or other quantitative fields with a strong economics background.
- Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion in a timely manner.
- Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite with high proficiency in Excel).
- Foundational knowledge of economics and strong quantitative skills.
- Familiarity with labor market data.
- Five years of work experience in the field.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with applying and communicating economic theory.
- Knowledge of R, RATS, Tableau, Visual Basic, Python, GIS, SQL a plus.
- Proficiency in non-technical writing
- Experience in intermediate statistics/applied econometrics or forecasting.
- Project management experience.
Responsibilities:
- Research local, regional, and national economic issues and provide consultation to solve problems. Make recommendations on workforce strategic initiatives and implementation plans.
- Manage projects internally and externally, ensuring deliverables are met in a timely manner to the client’s specifications.
- Engage with clients while performing research and analysis and while presenting findings.
- Build reports and presentations that efficiently communicate Chmura’s findings in a clear format to a variety of clients with different backgrounds.
- Research, refine, and execute economic analysis methodologies based on existing best practices.
- Identify and evaluate requests for proposals (RFPs); scope, develop, compose, and refine proposals and statements of work (SOW) based on clients’ needs.
- Collect, organize, and evaluate data relating to economic issues for input in macro/regional models.
- Deliver presentations based on Chmura’s research.
- Lead complex research projects with multiple team members, coordinating tasks and assignments, and managing overall project progress.
Chmura is not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
We back our colleagues with the following benefits/programs:
- Competitive base salaries
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance benefits, 100% of premium paid by Chmura
- Up to a 4% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Paid parental leave for expecting parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- Free and confidential support for counseling, personal and work-related issues through our employer-sponsored service with Anthem (Employee Assistance Program)
- Employee Development Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Parking - paid for by the company
Chmura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Chmura promotes a drug-free workplace. Chmura will consider for employment, qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, following applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
