Economist I, Poe

Job ID: ******* | Amazon.com Services LLCOverviewEconomists at Amazon are expected to work directly with our senior management and scientists from other fields on key business problems faced across Amazon.We are looking for economists who can work with business partners to hone complex problems into specific, scientific questions, test those questions to generate insights, and estimate models and algorithms on large-scale data.The role involves designing pilots, measuring their impact, and transforming successful prototypes into improved policies and programs at scale.Ideal candidates will combine a strong technical economics toolbox with cross-disciplinary collaboration, and will own data analysis, modeling, and experimentation necessary to estimate and validate models.They will be customer-centric and able to communicate scientific approaches and findings to business leaders, incorporating feedback to deliver successful scientific solutions.The Perfect Order Experience (POE) Econ team serves as a trusted economics partner to POE teams, enhancing business strategy and operational effectiveness across POE and Selling Partner Services (SPS) through economic analysis and insights.We focus on advancing POE\'s goals toward the perfect order experience vision while delivering value to broader teams where strategic alignment exists.We embrace AI to revolutionize how we work and amplify our strategic contributions.We work in a team setting with individuals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds, owning the data analysis, modeling, and experimentation that is necessary for estimating and validating models.We are customer-centric and communicate scientific approaches and findings to business leaders, listening to and incorporating their feedback, and delivering successful scientific solutions.Key responsibilitiesCollaborate with economists, data scientists, financial managers, and business leaders to define product requirements, provide science support, and communicate feedback.Implement economics methods to solve specific business problems utilizing code (Python, R, Scala, etc.).Improve existing methodologies by developing new data sources, testing model enhancements, and fine-tuning model parameters.Present data in a format that is immediately useful to answer the critical business questions.About the teamWe focus on advancing POE\'s goals toward the perfect order experience while delivering value to broader teams where strategic alignment exists.Through rigorous analytical frameworks, we help leaders navigate complex business and operational challenges.Basic QualificationsPhD in economics or equivalentPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of data analysis languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python, etc.) or other statistical softwareExperience with SQLAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information.If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.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 , WA, Seattle - 129,************,****** USD annually#J-*****-Ljbffr