Labor Economist Research Manager jobs in United States
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Lightcast · 2 months ago

Labor Economist Research Manager

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights, and they are seeking a Labor Economist Research Manager to lead and manage research initiatives within the organization. The role involves overseeing research projects, guiding teams, and utilizing data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of researchers and analysts by fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment and providing ongoing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
Lead and oversee multiple research projects from inception to completion, ensuring they align with organizational goals, stakeholder needs, and industry best practices
Define research objectives, methodologies, and timelines while allocating resources, monitoring progress, and addressing challenges to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders—including clients, partners, and subject matter experts—to align research priorities and outcomes with business needs
Communicate key insights and recommendations to clients and consult clients on how to use data to make data-driven decisions

Qualification

Research managementData analysisPythonSQLExcelTeam leadershipStakeholder communicationProject oversightMentoring

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, such as Economics, Social Sciences, Business, or a related discipline
Substantial experience in research and analysis, with a track record of managing research projects and teams
Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and Excel
Experience leading a research team

Company

Lightcast

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Lightcast is an IT company that offers software, APIs, and consulting services for communities, businesses, and educational institutions.
dateFounded in 2000
location
Moscow, Idaho, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://lightcast.io

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2019-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Ron Hetrick
Principal Economist
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