Computable General Equilibrium

4 weeks ago


McLean, United States MITRE Full time

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MITRE is currently seeking Economists and Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modeler's to support the continued growth of our portfolio of applied economics work across an exciting and diverse set of sponsors. Focused on solving problems for a safer world, we conduct quantitative domestic and international economic modeling and analysis to inform and assess the impacts of changes to policies, regulations, technology, infrastructure, supply and/or demand. Our deep technical expertise and breadth of perspective provide insights into the broader economic effects of these changes, and we apply those skills within and beyond transportation sectors.

Our teams have expertise in advanced econometrics, macroeconomics and microeconomics, industrial organization, forecasting, policy analysis, computable general equilibrium modeling, complex valuations, cost-benefit analysis, and spatial modeling/statistics. Our backgrounds as just as diverse, with applied experience in government, industry, and academia. We also partner with leading practitioners from universities around the world in developing world class and one-of-a-kind capabilities. Our work includes sponsorship from across government agencies, as well as a robust applied research program.

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 and transportation economics. Expect a team environment, self-motivated and highly trained professionals, and professional training opportunities. This is an applied research environment where tasks are rarely routine and often require novel approaches. Best-in-class corporate benefits, state-of-the-art facilities, and a friendly collaborative atmosphere await.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modeling and model development.
  • Assessment of domestic and international economic impacts.
  • Converting diverse data and information, at times from other models, into model input appropriate for CGE modeling.
  • Econometric and economic modeling and analysis, cost benefit analysis, handling large datasets and data driven analysis, policy and investment analysis, sponsor engagement and support, economic analysis in support of regulatory policy, pre- and post-implementation analysis, forecasting, and applied research.

Key Responsibilities:

Typical projects for this position include:

  • Policy assessment
  • Economic model development
  • Impact assessment in domestic and international economies
  • Benefit assessments
  • Custom research using advanced econometric techniques (time series, panel, discrete choice, reduced form causal inference, structural modelling, etc.)
  • Forecasting
  • Outstanding communication skills will be used to present research results as actionable / practical solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Experienced Computable General Equilibrium modeling (CGE) modeler, ideally one whose is experienced using the GEMPACK software (e.g., GTAP, USAGE). CGE modeling experience using the GAMS software will also be considered.
  • U.S Citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level is required.
  • Outstanding communication skills: creation & presentation of complex concepts and actionable solutions.
  • Necessary skills include advanced econometrics (time series, discrete choice, panel, and additional methods), economic analysis, handling large data sets, and policy and investment analysis.
  • Mathematical modeling.
  • Knowledge of economic data sets, including but not limited to: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census, HIS Markit, FRED, UN Comtrade, Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Strong attention and accountability to detail required. Oral and written communication skills are essential.
  • The ability to work across diverse teams, departments, and other organizations with varied backgrounds in a collaborative environment is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with the GEMPACK software packages.
  • 5 + years related experience with Computable General Equilibrium modeling.
  • Experience in the following topic areas is desired, but not required: climate change/environmental economics, international trade, supply chains, critical infrastructure, transportation, defense and/or aviation.
  • Experience working with government sponsors and agencies desired, not required.
  • PhD, PhD Candidate in Economics
  • Seeking mid-level career professionals, as well prospective and recent PhD graduates.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Secret

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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