Senior Economist, People Experience and Technology Central Science

Amazon • Arlington, VA

16h

About The Position

The People eXperience and Technology Central Science (PXTCS) team uses
economics, behavioral science, statistics, and machine learning to proactively
identify mechanisms and process improvements which simultaneously improve Amazon
and the lives, well-being, and the value of work to Amazonians.

The Benefits Science team is looking for a senior economist to transform complex
business challenges into actionable scientific insights. In this role, you will
partner directly with business leaders to design and evaluate pilots, build
models using large-scale data, and scale successful prototypes into company-wide
policies and programs.

We're looking for someone who can combine rigorous scientific thinking with
practical business acumen and is passionate about using economics to improve
employee experiences at scale. The ideal candidate will thrive in
interdisciplinary environments, working alongside engineers, data scientists,
and business leaders from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• PhD in economics or equivalent
• Experience in industry, consulting, government or academic research
• Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business-relevant problems

Nice To Haves

• Experience in building statistical models using R, Python, STATA, or a related software
• Experience working with large, complex data sets
• 5+ years of relevant, broad research science experience after PhD degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate innovative research pilots that address critical business challenges
• Develop sophisticated economic models using large-scale organizational data
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and business leaders to transform research insights into actionable strategies
• Write and present comprehensive research findings to senior leadership
• Scale successful prototypes into company-wide policies and programs

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree