Applied Economist

Keystone is a premier strategy and economics consulting firm solving the most complex challenges of competition, strategy, and intellectual property for leading technology firms and global brands. Become a part of this mission by joining us as an applied Economist in our new AI center of excellence, with the opportunity to work directly with our Chief Economist. Your work will span across industries helping Keystone clients in the use of AI tools to boost collaboration and productivity while reducing waste and modernizing operations with cutting-edge technology. It’s an exciting time to be at Keystone!

This position is based in Seattle with a requirement to be onsite in the office four days per week; it is not hybrid or remote. You will be part of an integrated technical team bringing your expertise in providing structure to ambiguous and complex customer problems, developing solutions using econometrics and other scientific approaches, and working with engineers to scale and launch models into production.

Keystone brings an interdisciplinary approach, leveraging the intersection of economics, technology, and business strategy to deliver transformative ideas. At Keystone you will work on big ideas with Fortune 500 tech clients, grow your professional network, and gain relationships that last a lifetime.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics with an applied focus from a leading institution with post PhD industry experience.
• Applied expertise modeling with big datasets with skills in topics such as: applied forecasting – e.g. inventory demand predictive models, applied dynamic optimization – e.g. revenue management or inventory optimization, parsimonious modeling – e.g. subscription pricing models, ML and micro-economics – e.g. Double ML or attribution models, and applied market design – e.g. large scale pricing systems.
• Experience framing solutions to customer-facing problems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Preferred Qualifications

• Involvement partnering with engineering teams to put models into production.
• Accepted publications or working papers under review.
• Ability to manage multiple complex work streams and work across organizational boundaries.
• Intellectually curious and quick to learn with a passion for excellence with a desire to work in a fast-paced, self-directed entrepreneurial environment.
• Team player who can collaborate with multiple functional areas with strong written and oral communication skills.

US Salary Range: $210,000 - $265,000 base, plus an annual discretionary bonus, 401k contribution, and competitive benefits package. Actual compensation within the range will depend upon the level the individual is hired into based on their skills, experience, qualifications.

At Keystone we believe diversity matters. At every level of our firm, we seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure our colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging. If you are interested in growing your career with colleagues from varied backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures, consider Keystone Strategy.