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Praescient Analytics · 11 hours ago

Senior Economist (Public Trust)

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Praescient Analytics is seeking a highly qualified Senior Economist to support the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in modernizing its data infrastructure and analytical capabilities. This position involves leading complex regulatory and economic analyses to support CPSC rule making activities and leveraging a modernized cloud-native environment for advanced statistical analysis and machine learning.

AnalyticsBig DataOpen SourceSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Regulatory Analysis: Perform comprehensive regulatory analysis of CPSC proposed rules, including the preparation of detailed reports for the Commission

Economic Modeling: Develop robust benefit/cost and statistical/regression models that adhere to industry best practices

Data Acquisition & Analysis: Gather and evaluate vast amounts of consumer product data and industry information for both public and private firms

Advanced Analytics: Utilize machine learning and statistical tools within the Azure cloud environment to fully leverage the value of existing agency data

Expert Testimony: Provide expert testimony in court cases involving CPSC regulatory actions

Strategic Research: Conduct primary and secondary research to improve CPSC benefit/cost estimation methods

Stakeholder Engagement: Perform technical interviews with subject matter experts, private industry executives, and government officials

Project Leadership: Manage large, complex analytical projects concerning federal regulations characterized by high levels of uncertainty

Qualification

Cost-benefit analysisEconomic modelingPythonAzure cloud servicesMS ExcelSQLPower BICommunication skills

Required

Minimum of 10+ years of experience conducting cost-benefit analysis, economic analysis, and state/federal regulatory evaluations

5+ years of experience utilizing best-practice cost-estimating frameworks and tools

3+ years of experience reviewing medical expenditure and medical survey data

3+ years of experience evaluating the effectiveness of health and safety interventions

3+ years of experience estimating both tangible and non-tangible effects of non-fatal injuries

3+ years of hands-on experience creating economic models using Python and Azure cloud services

3+ years of advanced proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., arrays, financial, statistical, and lookup functions)

2+ years of experience with SQL for data manipulation and querying

Proficiency in dashboard visualization tools such as Power BI

Strong oral and written communication skills specifically tailored for data storytelling and executive-ready presentations

Minimum of a Public Trust (U.S. Citizenship is Required)

Benefits

Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)

401(k) with company match

Travel & performance incentives

3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)

$5K annual training allowance

$500 book allowance

Company

Praescient Analytics

Software and Technology Integrator

Founded in 2011

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees

http://praescientanalytics.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Yvonne Soto

Owner & CEO

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