John Ward Economics

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

John Ward Economics, a forensic economic consulting firm in Saint Charles, Missouri, is seeking a full-time Economist. The firm specializes in litigation consulting and publishes statistical products through Expectancy Data. The ideal candidate will apply sound economic concepts, particularly in estimating earnings and household productivity for individual cases, and effectively communicate these methods to non-specialists.

Key Requirements:
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in economics or a related field.

Experience in applied economic analysis and communicating complex ideas to a lay audience.

Preferred skills include experience in labor economics, familiarity with statistical software such as R, and direct experience in forensic economics (though not required).

Must be willing to relocate to the Saint Louis Metro area (on-site) or Kansas City Metro area (remote).

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with a team to develop reliable economic damages models.

Estimate economic damages, write reports, and develop new techniques.

Contribute to forensic economic literature (e.g., Journal of Forensic Economics).

Active participation in professional organizations is required.

Compensation & Environment:
The salary plus annual bonuses ($5–$25,000 typically). Benefits include paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with an employer year-end contribution. The position offers some work-from-home flexibility after initial training, but requires meeting deadlines and occasional travel.