Economist I

Responsibilities

• Aid in analyzing key metrics and performing data analysis
• Support the used vehicle market monitoring process, including detailed analysis of residual value projections, monthly reporting, and ad-hoc analysis
• Develop and maintain various databases
• Assist the team in preparing residual value meetings
• Build technical knowledge to support research and analytic responsibilities
• Conduct ad-hoc research projects, incorporating project design, data collection, analysis, summarizing findings, developing recommendations, and effectively communicating the impact to the business
• Partner with and provide recommendations to business leadership on the appropriate application of economic analysis, market data, and predictive analytics to business strategies, and effectively communicate risk analysis and implications to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and understand business issues and map these issues into quantitative questions
• Efficiently work with large datasets
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with technical systems, rational datasets, data warehouses, and data analysis techniques
• Master’s degree in Econ, Finance, Business, Statistics, Mathematics or similar field required
• Bachelor’s degree in Econ, Finance, Business, Statistics, Mathematics or similar field required
• MS Office required
• SAS programming experience preferred
• Effective written and verbal presentation skills with an ability to communicate well with Senior Management
• Ability to interact collaboratively with internal customers and external vendors
• Capable of managing multiple and varied projects, including the ability to coordinate and balance numerous tasks in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure

Additional Knowledge and Skills

• Working effectively within an AI enabled environment
• Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
• Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
• Experience with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
• Familiarity with responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection

Education

• Master’s degree in Econ, Finance, Business, Statistics, Mathematics or similar field required
• Bachelor’s degree in Econ, Finance, Business, Statistics, Mathematics or similar field required

What We Offer

• Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay, and nine company holidays
• Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office