Senior Manager, Economist

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects:

• Identify workforce and operational needs

• Develop and communicate business plans and priorities

• Remove barriers and obstacles impacting performance

• Provide resources and identify performance standards

• Measure progress and adjust performance accordingly

• Develop contingency plans and demonstrate adaptability

• Support continuous learning

Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates:

• Select and train associates

• Mentor and assign duties

• Build a team-based work environment

• Establish performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations

• Provide recognition and rewards

• Coach for success and improvement

• Promote a belonging mindset in the workplace

• Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity:

• Train and provide direction on their use and application

• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures

• Utilize and support the Open Door Policy

Advanced Economic Analysis & Causal Inference:

• Structure hypotheses, research questions, and strategic advice

• Apply causal inference methodologies (e.g., difference-in-differences, synthetic control methods)

• Leverage econometric techniques (e.g., panel data models, event study methodologies)

• Design and execute controlled experiments using A/B testing frameworks

• Implement causal inference methods to measure the impact of workforce programs

Data Science & Analytics:

• Explore and validate workforce and labor market data

• Produce advanced summary statistics and evaluate complex correlations

• Apply machine learning techniques (e.g., supervised learning, clustering algorithms)

• Leverage third-party labor market data sources for analysis

Technical Excellence:

• Write high-quality, production-grade code in Python and SQL

• Develop interactive dashboards and automated reporting systems

Strategic Communication & Collaboration:

• Communicate complex workforce analysis and economic concepts

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders

• Mentor analytical teams on causal inference methodologies and machine learning applications

What You'll Bring...

Key Technical Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for large-scale workforce data analysis

• Expertise in causal inference methods (e.g., difference-in-differences, synthetic control)

• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms

• Knowledge of third-party labor market data vendors and workforce intelligence platforms

• Familiarity with labor economics and workforce analytics methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field

• 5+ years of experience in applied economics with focus on labor markets or workforce analytics

• Experience leading complex analytical projects in workforce or labor market research

• Understanding of labor market dynamics, wage determination, and workforce mobility patterns

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amoun