Research Economist
3 days ago
Denver
Job Description Established in 1867, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce's vision is the Economic Empowerment of Every Coloradan. Among Colorado's five oldest continuously operating businesses, the Denver Metro Chamber is uniquely positioned to promote business growth, economic development, strong public policy, and community stewardship in the Metro Denver region and throughout the State of Colorado. JOB PURPOSE The Research Economist supports regional economic development and competitiveness initiatives through applied economic analysis, data-driven research, and clear communication of findings. This role analyzes a broad range of economic conditions, including labor markets, industry dynamics, demographics, regional growth trends, and economic impacts, to inform strategy, policy discussions, and stakeholder decision-making. The Research Economist contributes to local area economic and demographic reporting, economic impact studies, industry and cluster analyses, and regional benchmarking efforts, and prepares deliverables, including memoranda, reports, and presentations for business, civic, and public-sector audiences. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience working with large datasets, and the ability to translate complex economic information into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences. The role also involves deep research and substantial report writing, making strong research and written communication skills essential. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Economic & Regional Analysis • Analyze macroeconomic, regional, and industry-level data to assess economic conditionsandtrends., • Support and conduct economic impactanalysesrelated to major projects, industries, infrastructure investments, events, and policy initiatives using established methodologies and modeling tools., • Assistwith input-output modeling, assumptiondevelopment, and interpretation of economic impact results., • Locate, collect, clean, and manage data from federal, state, regional, and local sources (e.g., BLS, BEA, Census,CDLE)., • Maintain and update internal datasets and analytical tools to support recurring and ad hoc research needs., • Research and write a variety of economic reports, briefs, and presentations for business, public-sector, and community audiences., • Translate complex economic and statistical findings into concise, accessiblenarrativesand visualizations., • Collaborate with internal team members on multidisciplinary research projects spanning labor, industry,policy,housing, and regional growth., • Support engagement with workforce agencies, economic development partners, and other regional stakeholders as needed., • Master’s degree in Economicsor a related field, plus2-4years of relevant applied research experience, orBachelor’s degree in Economicswith 3-5years of experienceworking with economic, labor, demographic, or industry data and interpreting results for applied, real-world use., • Familiarity with economic impact analysis concepts and methodologies (input-output modeling, multipliers, direct/indirect/induced effects)., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, withdemonstratedability to present complex economic findings clearly and concisely., • Strong attention to detail and data organization skills., • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously., • Proficiencyin Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint., • Experience with economic data platforms (e.g., BLS, BEA, Census,Lightcast, IMPLAN/REMI) preferred., • Familiaritywith statistical software such as Stata, R, Python, or similar. Reports to: Sr. Economist & Director of Economic Competitiveness Salary Range 63,000 - 78000 Accepting applications until 4/4/2026 BENEFITS SUMMARY DMCC has created a workplace culture that allows our team to focus on doing excellent work, knowing that they have good care. We offer the following: • United Health Care, • Rx Coverage, • Delta Dental PPO, • VSP Vision care, • FSA/HSA, • 401K and matching up to 4%, • Generous PTO Compensation details: 63000-78000 Yearly Salary PI4efdac329ba0-25405-40133378