JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

MITRE

Computable General Equilibrium Modeler

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111477829
Date Posted: 09/15/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Computable General Equilibrium Modeler
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: McLean, Virginia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: E1 -- General Aggregative Models
Keywords:
Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modeling
Applied macroeconomics
Quantitative economic modeling and analysis
Policy assessment
Advanced econometrics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

MITRE is seeking a Computable General Equilibrium Modeler to support the continued growth of our portfolio of applied macroeconomics work across our sponsors.

Roles & 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Requires a minimum of 5 years and a Bachelor's degree, or 3 years and a Master's degree, in Economics or equivalent. Academic (teaching, research) experience counts towards minimum
Experienced Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modeler
Advanced econometrics
Proficiency with common statistical languages (Python, R, Stata, Julia, etc.)
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with the GEMPACK software packages.
5 + years of related experience with Computable General Equilibrium modeling
Experience preferred in: international trade, supply chains, critical infrastructure, defense and/or aviation.
PhD, PhD Candidate in Economics

Minimum clearance(s) required:
None

Clearance required within one year from the date of hire:
Top Secret

Salary range and midpoint:
$113,600 - $142,000 - $170,400

Work Location:
On-site 3 days a week minimum

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 02/27/2027