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DirectedLINK LLC

Economic Research Analyst

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$55 - $86/hr

... analysis, forecasting, and modeling inform long-range planning, investment strategy, and public policy outcomes. Position Summary The Senior Economic Research Analyst will analyze financial ...

Just Play, LLC

Sr. Forecasting Analyst

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

$83.30K - $110.20K/yr

Job Title: Sr. Forecasting Analyst Department: Sales Reporting To: Sr. Forecasting Analyst Location: Boca Raton, FL preferred, Remote considered Company Overview: Just Play is a passionate and trend ...

Just Play, LLC

Sr. Forecasting Analyst

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

$83.30K - $110.20K/yr

Job Title: Sr. Forecasting Analyst Department: Sales Reporting To: Sr. Forecasting Analyst Location: Boca Raton, FL preferred, Remote considered Company Overview: Just Play is a passionate and trend ...

Carter's

Forecasting Analyst

Atlanta, GA

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT This role typically reports into the Senior Forecasting Manager, and is ... Access - Analytical, process driven approach to problem solving - Ability to work in a dynamic ...

Mattel

Sr Forecasting Analyst

Rogers, AR · On-site

$82.40K - $109.10K/yr

Mattel is currently seeking a Sr. Analyst to lead the replenishment and planning for a top retailer. This role will be a member of a dynamic team focused on collaborative sales forecasting and ...

HDR

Senior Economic Consultant I

Omaha, NE · On-site

Lead economic analyses including developing technical approaches, budget estimates, and project ... Master the use of economic techniques such as econometrics, forecasting, and data-driven support ...

Carter's, Inc.

Forecasting Analyst

Atlanta, GA · On-site

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT This role typically reports into the Senior Forecasting Manager, and is ... Access - Analytical, process driven approach to problem solving - Ability to work in a dynamic ...

Mattel

Sr Forecasting Analyst

Rogers, AR

$82.40K - $109.10K/yr

Mattel is currently seeking a Sr. Analyst to lead the replenishment and planning for a top retailer. This role will be a member of a dynamic team focused on collaborative sales forecasting and ...

HDR

Senior Economic Consultant I

Omaha, NE · On-site

Lead economic analyses including developing technical approaches, budget estimates, and project ... Master the use of economic techniques such as econometrics, forecasting, and data-driven support ...

Mattel

Sr Forecasting Analyst

Rogers, AR · On-site

$82.40K - $109.10K/yr

Mattel is currently seeking a Sr. Analyst to lead the replenishment and planning for a top retailer. This role will be a member of a dynamic team focused on collaborative sales forecasting and ...

City of Tacoma

Financial Forecasting Analyst

Tacoma, WA

$122.10K - $171.95K/yr

This position leads advanced financial, economic, and operational analytics to support long-term ... year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level *Relevant education and experience may ...

Trove Brands

Sales Forecasting Analyst

Lehi, UT · On-site

The Sales Forecasting Analyst will play a key role in identifying sales trends and providing ... Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science/Analytics, Economics, Statistics, or a related field ...

City of Tacoma, WA

Financial Forecasting Analyst

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$122.10K - $171.95K/yr

This position leads advanced financial, economic, and operational analytics to support long-term ... year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level *Relevant education and experience may ...

Alignerr

Quantitative Finance Forecasting Analyst What if your quantitative finance expertise could directly shape how AI reasons about markets, models, and economic forecasts? We're looking for Quantitative ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior economic forecasting analyst in the United States is $96,423.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,500.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Economic Forecasting Analyst vs Economic Analyst?

AspectSenior Economic Forecasting AnalystEconomic Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Economics, Finance, or related field; experience in economic modelingBachelor's or Master's in Economics, Finance, or related field; entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentResearch teams, financial institutions, government agenciesCorporate, government, or consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in roles requiring advanced forecasting and analysisUsed in general economic analysis and reporting

The Senior Economic Forecasting Analyst typically handles complex economic modeling and forecasts, often with more experience and responsibility. An Economic Analyst performs similar tasks but usually at an entry or mid-level, focusing on data collection and basic analysis. Both roles require strong economics credentials, but the senior position involves more strategic decision-making and advanced forecasting skills.

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Infographic showing various Senior Economic Forecasting Analyst job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,423 per year, or $46.4 per hour.
Economic Research Analyst

Economic Research Analyst

DirectedLINK LLC

San Diego, CA • Hybrid

$55 - $86/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Title: Senior Economic Research Analyst

Employment Type: Contract

Compensation Range: $55.56 to $86.12 per hour

Location: San Diego, CA


Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, hybrid with onsite Tuesdays and Fridays, 9/80 schedule

Industry: Government / Public Sector


Company Overview

This public sector transportation and regional planning organization supports data-driven decision-making across infrastructure, mobility, financial planning, and socioeconomic forecasting. The organization operates in a cross-functional environment where economic analysis, forecasting, and modeling inform long-range planning, investment strategy, and public policy outcomes.


Position Summary

The Senior Economic Research Analyst will analyze financial, transportation, and socioeconomic data to identify trends, build predictive models, and provide strategic insight that guides decision-making. This role serves as both project manager and technical expert for research initiatives, econometric model development, forecasting, and benefit-cost analysis.


Key Responsibilities

• Build and deploy econometric models to support transportation programs, activity-based travel model inputs, traffic and revenue studies, and regional forecasting of jobs, income, price elasticities, and infrastructure usage

• Apply quantitative and econometric methodologies to evaluate economic, population, transportation, and financial trends

• Leverage economic reasoning to understand regional economic and population dynamics

• Conduct benefit-cost analyses that capture private and public benefits and costs of transportation projects in alignment with federal and state guidance

• Interpret current and historical data to forecast future economic conditions

• Maintain forecasting models and develop tools that support ad-hoc forecast updates and inputs from other models

• Visualize data through tables, charts, graphs, and other formats that reveal actionable insights

• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and analytical materials for technical and nontechnical audiences

• Document methodologies, assumptions, data sources, and results to support transparency and replicability

• Collaborate with finance, travel modeling, planning, data science, and other cross-functional teams


Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in economics, econometrics, public policy, or a related field

• Minimum five years of recent experience in applied economics or a related field

• Demonstrated knowledge of economic principles, modeling, and forecasting

• Experience performing analytical work grounded in mathematical and statistical calculations

• Experience with descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and econometric modeling

• Strong programming skills using R, SQL, Python, or comparable analytical tools

• Ability to document analytical work, assumptions, and results for transparency and replicability

• Solid working knowledge of data available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, California Employment Development Department, U.S. Census, and IPUMS

• Strong written communication, presentation, and data visualization skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical and nontechnical teams


Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with choice modeling and panel data regressions

• Familiarity with GIS

• Familiarity with GitHub

• Proficiency using IMPLAN

• Proficiency using REMI

• Experience supporting transportation economics, regional forecasting, infrastructure analysis, or public sector planning environments