The People e Xperience 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.

• Key job 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

A day in the life
Work with teammates to apply economic methods to business problems. This might include identifying the appropriate research questions, writing code to implement a DID analysis or estimate a structural model, or writing and presenting a document with findings to business leaders. Our economists also collaborate with partner teams throughout the process, from understanding their challenges, to developing a research agenda that will address those challenges, to help them implement solutions.

About the team
Our Benefits Science team is a dynamic group of economists, data scientists, and business strategists committed to understanding human capital at scale. We use interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex workforce challenges, combining economics, behavioral science, and advanced analytics to create meaningful workplace improvements.

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually