Economist - Santa Barbara, United States - Robert D Niehaus

Description

Job Title:
Economist

Classification:
Full Time

Location:
Santa Barbara, CA | Minimum of two days per week in Santa Barbara office

Work Hours:
Flexible with start time between 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Travel:
Up to 10% of time

Base Salary Range:
$45.00 per hour, equivalent to $68,640 to $93,600 annually

Benefits:
-Above-market performance-based bonuses
-Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - transitioning to an employee-owned company
-401k Plan with profit sharing
-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
-Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
-Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick) and Holidays

Summary:
Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. (RDN) is looking for an Economist to join their team. RDN's Economists are versatile problem solvers who handle analytical, managerial, client service, and business development tasks across different economic consulting projects. As part of this role, you will focus on designing, building, and managing data-driven workflows for regional housing market analysis and researching issues pertaining to the rental housing for US military service members and their families. We are seeking smart, humble, and hardworking professionals who can collaborate effectively and adapt to different situations. In return, we offer opportunities for personal and professional growth along with attractive benefits.

Responsibilities:
-Research the cost, quality, and availability of rental housing in 300+ markets
-Develop, scale, and support data collection and analysis workflows
-Prepare and present client briefings, research reports, and interactive dashboards
-Design and execute technical approaches to unique problems
-Contribute to internal research and development initiatives
-Review and provide feedback on colleagues' economic analyses and reports
-Travel up to 10% of time

Requirements:
-US citizenship
-Completion of FBI fingerprint check and National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI)
-Bachelor's degree in Economics with 2+ years' relevant experience, OR
-MA/MS/MBA in Economics or related field
-Intermediate or higher understanding of economic concepts and quantitative methods
-Intermediate or higher proficiency in statistical programming languages or software packages like R or Python
-Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
-Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
-Reliable workload management
-Advanced user of MS Office applications

What we also love to see:
-Familiarity with SQL, database design, and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
-Usage of industry best practices for building data analysis workflows
-Project or personnel management experience

About RDN:
Based in sunny Santa Barbara, California, RDN is a public-sector consulting firm with almost four decades of outstanding performance history. Their mission is to equip clients with essential information to enhance resource allocation and elevate the quality of life in communities. Employee-owners at RDN strive in a supportive work environment that fosters growth and productivity. RDN's primary services include housing market data analysis, utility rate studies, surveys, and economic impact assessments. Their values revolve around integrity, customer service, teamwork, and innovation, aiming for a positive impact. The company follows the Golden Rule principle ensuring mutual respect, trust, honesty, and loyalty among employees. RDN offers a relaxed office atmosphere, flexible schedules, and ample professional development prospects.