The MITRE Corporation

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Senior Economist
MITRE is currently seeking a Senior Economist to support the growth of our portfolio of economics work across diverse sponsors. Candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment with a collegial team of applied economists providing an analytic basis for decision-making with an emphasis on aviation, transportation, and international trade. Necessary skills include advanced econometric analysis (time series, discrete choice, panel, …), cost-benefit analysis, handling large data sets, and policy and investment analysis. Expect a team environment and self-motivated, highly trained professionals. This is an applied research environment where tasks are rarely routine and often require novel approaches.

Minimum Qualifications
MS or equivalent and 3 years of related experience or PhD. Academic (teaching, research) experience will count toward minimum. Strong attention to detail and accountability required.

Preferred Qualifications
Prefer PhD or MS in Economics. Experience with computable general equilibrium modeling is highly desired, not required. Aviation, transportation, international trade and/or critical infrastructure analysis experience desired, not required.

Corporate Highlights
Forbes has recognized MITRE as one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2019.

MITRE is an equal opportunity employer.

MITRE will be interviewing at the AEA Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA on January 3-5, 2020.