Director, Economist - Head of Experimentation & Value, Devices Science Optimization (DSO)
Economic Value
Downstream value attribution for all Devices product lines — Impact on Prime, subscription lift, consumer spending, advertising value
Alexa+ value isolation and cross-PL attribution
Causal frameworks connecting device sales to Prime acquisition, subscription retention, and ecosystem engagement
Marketing Science & Measurement
Build the marketing science function from scratch
Incrementality measurement for marketing spend across all channels
Attribution methodology, measurement standards, and cross-pod governance
Marketing ROI frameworks for use by category marketers
CCM certification methodology and scenario planning models for optimal investment allocation
Experimentation
Owning the estimation methodology, identification strategies, data inputs/outputs, and refresh cadence
You will build this team's analytics function with AI at its core from day one
Experimentation governance — managing interference across teams, setting standards for causal validity
Evaluation framework for AI agents and autonomous optimization systems
Qualifications
- 12+ years in economics, econometrics, or causal inference research with increasing leadership scope
- Track record designing and executing causal research programs — including randomized experiments, quasi-experimental methods, and structural estimation
- Deep expertise in applied microeconomics, causal inference, incrementality estimation, or structural econometrics
- Experience managing teams of 30+ across economics, applied science, and quantitative research disciplines
- PhD in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in consumer electronics, devices, or subscription businesses with complex downstream value chains
- Familiarity with Pro Forma P&L construction and Finance partnership at VP+ level
- Background in both structural long-run economic modeling AND reduced-form in-period estimation
- Experience designing experimentation governance for multi-team organizations
- Comfort operating at the intersection of economic theory, empirical research, and business strategy
- Track record of influencing senior leadership (VP/SVP) with data-driven narratives
- Published research or recognized expertise in applied microeconomics, industrial organization, or platform economics
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex econometric findings into clear executive narratives that drive investment decisions
Benefits
Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
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