Assistant Vice President, Advanced Data Analytics

New York City Economic Development Corporation, New York, New York

The role

The Assistant Vice President will apply econometric methods, causal inference, microsimulation, forecasting, and scenario analysis to complex economic and policy questions. They will establish strong modeling and validation practices, review technical work produced across the team, and help other researchers build their quantitative skills. The role requires deep technical expertise as well as the judgment and communication skills needed to translate complex methods and findings into clear, policy-relevant insights for decision-makers.

What you will do

Develop and maintain econometric, microsimulation, forecasting, and scenario-analysis models to evaluate the economic, fiscal, and distributional effects of City policies, programs, investments, and changing economic conditions.

What you need

Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Public Policy, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field required.
5+ years of relevant experience in applied economic research, econometric analysis, statistical modeling, data science, policy evaluation, or related quantitative work.
Advanced proficiency in R, including the ability to write complex, reproducible, and well-documented analytical code from scratch. Familiarity with similar languages like Python will also be considered.
Experience applying econometric and statistical methods in a professional setting, including causal inference and quasi-experimental approaches such as difference-in-differences, instrumental variables, event studies, regression discontinuity, panel-data methods, or synthetic controls.
Experience developing microsimulation, forecasting, behavioral, policy-simulation, scenario-analysis, fiscal, or economic-impact models, with a strong understanding of model specification, identification, uncertainty, sensitivity testing, and validation. Strong preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in a professional setting.
Demonstrated experience working with large, complex, or linked datasets, including administrative records, longitudinal data, survey microdata, or geospatial data.
Experience with public economic and demographic data sources, such as American Community Survey (ACS) Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS), Current Population Survey (CPS), Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), and other comparable sources, is strongly preferred. Experience with complex survey methods is a plus.
Demonstrated written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts and findings to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Experience leading complex projects, managing competing priorities, and exercising sound methodological judgement
Ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, program teams, agency leadership, external partners, and other stakeholders.
New York City residency is required within 180 days of hire.

Pay and benefits

$105,000—$108,000 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy.

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:

Generous employer subsidized health insurance
Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Vision and hearing benefits
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Short term and long-term disability coverage
100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
Up to 25 vacation days
Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
Parental leave – up to 20 paid weeks
Retirement savings programs
Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
Tuition Reimbursement program
Continuing education and professional development
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
College savings plan
Backup childcare
Gym membership discounts
A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.

At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.

Assistant Vice President, Advanced Data Analytics

The role

What you will do

Assistant Vice President, Advanced Data Analytics

The role

What you will do

What you need

Pay and benefits

About New York City Economic Development Corporation

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