Senior Policy Economist

The Community You Will Join:

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

About the role

Candidates should have a strong background in data modeling and economics (including via AI), and demonstrated skill in organizing, communicating, and presenting analysis via visualizations, dashboards, maps, and other tools.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory & economic impact modeling, as well as guidance to policy team members
• Using AI/ML and econometric models to derive insights from legislation and other data sources
• Collaboration with academics and experts on policy research topics
• Mapping and spatial analysis of data
• Amazing visualizations to convey key concepts
• Converting insights into “Data Journalism” useful for our communications team
• Building prototypes, dashboards, and other tools to scale data usage across a large org

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field
• 4+ years experience in data modeling & analysis, including experience leveraging AI
• 5+ years of industry experience with a BS/Masters or 2+ years with a PhD
• Ability to perform complex strategic analysis
• Excellent project management, communication, and teamwork skills
• Causal inference techniques (e.g. econometric regressions & quasi-experimental techniques)
• Knowledge of data tools including: R/Python, SQL, Data Visualization, GIS
• Exposure to the policy and economics domain, or adjacent domains

Location

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

How We'll Take Care of You

We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application. Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.