Staff Economist - Specialist Lead
Strategy, Growth, and Transformation | Strategic Market Insights and Thought Leadership
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Position Summary
Staff Economist - Specialist Lead
Deloitte is seeking a Staff Economist - Specialist Lead to join the Center for Economic Research within Research & Insights. In this role, you will help develop research-based thought leadership, economic analysis, and forecasts that inform Deloitte leaders, clients, and the marketplace. The ideal candidate brings strong applied economics experience, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate macroeconomic developments into clear, decision-useful insights across industries. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-visibility publications, executive briefings, and client-facing discussions on timely economic issues.
Recruiting for this role ends on 08/05/2026.
Work you'll do
As a Specialist Lead, Strategic Market Insights and Thought Leadership on the Center for Economic Research team, you will be responsible for…
- Co-authoring economic research reports and publications, including Deloitte’s Quarterly US Economic Forecast
- Developing industry- and sector-level insights by translating macroeconomic trends into implications for businesses, consumers, and markets
- Researching and publishing applied economic perspectives on complex topics with immediate relevance to the external market
- Preparing briefing materials on economic matters for Deloitte leadership and contributing to global economist and public policy initiatives
- Supporting client presentations, multi-client events, and industry engagements while collaborating with research centers, publishing teams, and data science teams
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others
The team
Deloitte’s Research & Insights (R&I) organization strives to be the digital source for the most differentiated, globally relevant, research-based thought leadership. Our thought leadership drives meaningful engagement with clients and prospects while strengthening our global reputation as a leader in the marketplace. The Center for Economic Research, within R&I, is focused on delivering high-quality thought leadership and economic forecasts, engaging directly with clients to provide economic insights, and working with Deloitte leadership to inform economic-backed strategy development. In this role, we will look for an individual who embodies this mission and will seek to apply it across strategic priorities and as a contributor to specific projects. This role engages directly with Deloitte’s research centers, Deloitte Insights Publishing team, and Data Science team, as well as many functional leaders across Deloitte.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, econometrics, statistics, finance, or public policy
- 5+ years of experience in macroeconomic analysis, economic research, economic forecasting, or applied economics
- Experience analyzing U.S. government and/or international economic data and translating findings into business implications for industry sectors or consumer groups
- Experience developing economic forecasts, statistical projections, or industry- or sector-level analyses using econometric methods
- Experience authoring research reports, briefs, or thought leadership for executive, client, or market-facing audiences
- Ability to travel 0–10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in economics
- 5+ years working as a macroeconomist in industry, finance, or government
- Experience with economic forecasting and modeling, including industry modeling applications
- Experience presenting economic insights to clients, senior leaders, or multi-client forums
- Experience collaborating with research, publishing, or data science teams
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $72,900 to $134,300.
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Requisition code: 355596
Job ID 355596