Economic Consultant

The Economic Consultant will work with the Education Professional Services team and will be responsible for completing projects relating to program alignment and the value of higher education institutions. You will produce economic impact studies, program demand gap analyses, data models, and visualizations that answer the most pressing problems about the value of higher education and how the market can respond to the future of work.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead client projects by performing quantitative analysis using Lightcast’s world-class data and other sources to research, model, and recommend solutions for colleges and universities.
• Build and apply advanced analytical models, working with large datasets, reports, and visualizations to evaluate program alignment with labor market needs and assess the value of higher education.
• Analyze market conditions, competition, and industry dynamics to identify clients’ positioning and growth opportunities.
• Communicate key insights and recommendations clearly, advising clients on how to use data for informed, data-driven decision-making.
• Document methodologies, findings, and recommendations in an accessible manner for diverse audiences.
• Deliver high-quality projects on time while managing multiple priorities and maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Collaborate with team members to foster a positive, supportive culture while contributing independently to shared goals.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, technical, and statistical skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into simple, actionable insights.
• Utilize proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to develop impactful analyses, reports, and presentations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years of experience or education in Economics or a field with a quantitative and analytic focus.
• Experience making data-driven decisions, preferably for higher education institutions, preferred.

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) with offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.