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Position Summary: The Economics Research Assistant 2-year internship requires a person with backgrounds in both economics and data analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong interests in economics and the ability to assist in providing statistical and analytical support to the Economy Strategy Finance Center. As part of the Economics team, the Economic Research Assistant will learn how to work with complex data sets, conduct data analysis, and help create data driven Trusted Insights for Whats Ahead(tm) for businesses. This role is a 2-year internship with no guarantee of continued employment upon the conclusion of the internship. Proof of vaccination is required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Responsibilities: Supporting ESF senior economists (e.g., Global and US economy; Finance, Risk Strategy; and Energy, Infrastructure Environment) for production of forecasts and insights. Assisting in maintaining forecasting models and associated tools. Managing and submitting forecasts to various survey providers. Supporting production of annual reports and ad-hoc themes, including data analysis, data visualization, and formatting. Administering the ESF website, including uploading content, removing content, and providing suggestions for improvement. Participating in initial research for written insights and contributing to the final product. Uploading and editing information pertaining to ESF insights to Smartsheets. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: BA in economics, data science, or related field. Preferred coursework in economics, mathematics, statistics, data science. Experience using statistical languages (e.g., EViews, R, python, SPSS) to manipulate data. Expertise in data visualization (e.g., Excel, Tableau, PowerBI). Willingness to work with economic data, and large and complex databases. Experience using Microsoft products (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot) . Detail-oriented; capable of working in a team and independent environment. Able to effectively multi-task and meet strict deadlines. Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills. Curious, innovative, and able to develop new project ideas. What We Offer The Conference Board is proud to embrace best practices in employee wellbeing. We offer a competitive total compensation package. As part of our benefits package, we offer flexibility with remote working capabilities, employer-sponsored learning and development, advancement opportunities, on-site health initiatives, a communal and collaborative working environment, and a strong sense of comradery with sports teams, clubs, volunteer opportunities, and employee events. The Conference Board does not discriminate. We are an equal opportunity employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

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