ECONOMIST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Dec 18, 2024 - An Economist with expertise in health economic research methods and statistical techniques, specializing in economic evaluation and policy analysis of public health prevention activities, using national surveys and large administrative claims data. Proficient in designing and managing complex economic assessment projects, including protocol development, data source identification, and data analysis with minimal intervention from senior team members. Experienced in econometric modeling and forecasting using SAS, Stata, and E-Views, with strong communication skills to convey complex economic concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Economist Resume
  • Econometrics
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Data Modeling
  • Economic Forecasting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Budgeting
  • Market Research
  • Risk Management
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Policy Analysis
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Negotiation
  • Leadership

Summary of Economist Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Economics with 4 years of Experience

  • Fluency in English and Finnish, a Scandinavian language
  • Highly analytical and sound judgment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
  • Dedication to high quality and accurate work
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good project and people management skills
  • Strong Stata and Excel skills
  • Foreign languages command such as English, other languages
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate successfully and professionally with clients and colleagues
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

2. BA in Economics with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in training/expertise in developing (including coding), parameterizing, calibrating, and analyzing cohort, microsimulation, /or discrete-event simulation models for full economic evaluations and comparative impact evaluation
  • Experience and proficiency in building and evaluating health economic models in Microsoft Excel with Visual Basic for Applications, R, or other relevant computer software
  • Strong analytical abilities to manage and manipulate data using at least one statistical software program, such as SAS, STATA, and R
  • Proven ability to work independently, take direction from various sources and prioritize workload with particular attention to detail
  • Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task, work accurately and effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and remain composed in high-pressure situations
  • Excellent data management and data visualization skills
  • Experience in conducting full economic evaluations using the above model types
  • Previous experience in protocol development, grant writing, manuscript writing, and making presentations to scientific audiences
  • Specifically, excellent written communication skills with demonstrated first-author manuscript/report/thesis
  • Knowledge in the areas of Canada's health care system, biostatistics, clinical research methods, and epidemiology
  • Experience with the development and use of policy models in economic evaluation
  • Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written formats for both technical and non-technical audiences

3. BS in Business Economics with 2 years of Experience

  • Experience leading and interpreting rigorous experiments in real-world settings
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
  • Ability to influence high-level executives through presentations and leadership updates
  • Ability to cultivate, establish, and maintain relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders
  • Passionate about contributing to an organization focused on testing, learning, and iterating
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to tie outcomes to business goals
  • Experience problem-solving and consulting within complex environments
  • Expert in member needs and driving initiatives with a “member first” mindset
  • Facilitating cross-functional teams' efforts
  • Human-Centered Design Experience
  • Program or Project Management Experience

4. BS in Finance with 4 years of experience

  • Strong aptitude for quantitative economic analysis using a variety of data sources and formats
  • Evidence of successful project work and report-writing
  • Familiarity with Excel and the formatting and analysis of large datasets
  • Evidence of being creative in using economics to answer practical questions, and thinking beyond the standard application of economics to address environmental and social challenges
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain economic concepts and quantitative results, as well as implications, to non-specialists
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to going the extra mile to produce rigorous, accurate work, within the constraints of the time and resources available which meets or exceeds client expectations and creates a positive impact.
  • A post-graduate degree in economics or a closely related quantitative discipline
  • Experience with quantitative analysis software such as Eviews, Stata, Python or R
  • Familiarity with analytical techniques such as IO modeling, cost-benefit analysis, econometrics or forecasting
  • Academic or professional experience working on applied environmental and social issues.

5. BA in International Economics with 6 years of experience

  • Knowledge and experience with health economic research methods and statistical techniques used in economic evaluation and policy analysis of public health prevention activities (such as two-part models, difference-in-difference analysis, interrupted time series analysis, trend analysis) using national surveys such as Medial Expenditures Panel Survey and using large administrative claims data.
  • Ability to design and manage complex economic assessment projects, including protocol development, development of research design, identifying appropriate data sources, and data analysis.
  • Experience and ability to manage and analyze data independently within minimum intervention from team lead or senior economist.
  • Knowledge and experience with application of budget impact and cost-effectiveness methods to assess the tobacco use prevention programs and policies.
  • Advanced knowledge and skill in statistical/econometric modelling using SAS/Stata
  • Skills in oral and written communications
  • Strong experience and expertise in econometric modeling and forecasting using E-Views (or similar econometric forecasting software).
  • Solid analytical skills to identify and explain underlying trends in construction markets.
  • Exceptional communication and writing skills to translate complex economic relationships into readable prose.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with clients and colleagues.
  • Hands-on experience with desktop software programs such as Word, Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, as well as an ability to learn proprietary database manipulation programs.

6. BA in Mathematical Economics with 5 years of Experience

  • Substantial track record of publications in scholarly journals and/or flagship reports that demonstrate creativity, and an ability to undertake rigorous analytical work as well as synthesize and distill research and analysis from different perspectives
  • Internationally recognized in academia and/or among senior leaders in development institutions as a thought leader
  • Ability to write and express complex economic ideas to different audiences, including the general public
  • Excellent written and oral English and French, Arabic would be desired
  • Familiarity with the MENA Region, and established contacts with regional institutions and think tanks
  • Confidence and courage of convictions.
  • Strong and broadly recognized publications record in development economics and development policy, track record of research on MENA economies is an added advantage
  • Macroeconomic Skills and Country Economics Experience – Extensive experience in macroeconomic country dialogue, actively shaping policy formulation for economic work in a development institution
  • Familiarity with World Bank operational work and IMF programs;
  • Ability to work with senior government officials to resolve complex economic problems and provide policy advice at the national level;
  • Ability to connect economic developments into a coherent conceptual framework and compelling narrative;
  • Written and verbal communication- Ability to clearly articulate and communicate shape debates on global or regional issues;
  • Ability to work as part of a regional team and contribute to corporate and regional tasks;
  • Ability to effectively manage a small team of researchers.

7. BS in Applied Economics with 4 years of Experience

  • Professional Membership in a recognized sales/marketing organization
  • Strong marketing background within the regional Middle East experience is preferred.
  • Proven track record of attracting and generating strong business including blue-chip investors.
  • Extensive experience in preparing successful and attractive brochures, presentations and booklets - targeted to specific customers
  • Solid understanding of the Chinese culture with the ability to attract Chinese investors
  • Able to identify future buyers and how to approach the African, European and East Asian markets
  • Able to identify and target strong investors and attract them to invest in the JCPDI
  • Strong knowledge of marketing, exhibitions and negotiation experience.
  • Knowledge of marketing strategies and types of investment and familiar with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabian market
  • Experience in arranging successful conferences and exhibitions
  • Able to work under minimal supervision, with initiative and proactiveness.
  • Excellent English and communication skills.
  • Strong IT fluency, with experience in using Microsoft Office, Business Development and other relevant software.

8. BA in Agricultural Economics with 5 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, administrative rules, program policies, and procedures relevant to DSHS program areas.
  • Knowledge of HHS programs and services.
  • Knowledge of the Texas legislative process.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health.
  • Knowledge of economic principles, techniques, and procedures, with emphasis on health economics.
  • Knowledge of research design and implementation.
  • Skill in collecting economic data and working with costing tools.
  • Skill in working with large analytic datasets.
  • Skill in data analysis, including techniques necessary for data derived from surveys using complex sampling.
  • Skill in performing statistical computations and the use of applicable software (such as R, Python, SAS, SPSS, and STATA).
  • Skill in health economic modeling and use of advanced modeling software (such as AnyLogic, Stella, TreeAge, and Vensim).

9. BS in Public Economics with 4 years of experience

  • Skill in writing readable documents/reports dealing with complex subject matter.
  • Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, for a wide variety of audiences and communicating economic concepts to non-economists.
  • Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities.
  • Ability to interpret data and develop productive recommendations designed to improve the health and well-being of citizens.
  • Ability to organize and develop work plans, coordinate assignments, and adhere to strict deadlines.
  • Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze complex facts and distill the findings into a coherent message.
  • Ability to exercise creative problem-solving techniques in a highly complex environment, and to recognize emergent situations as they happen.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal andr external contacts.
  • Ability to work in teams, including individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to use or learn software necessary to perfom duties and assignments successfully.
  • Ability to organize workload and set priorities.