Economic Research Associate - Temporary

We’re building a vibrant economy here in Colorado. For 158 years, we’ve helped take metro Denver to new heights – our bustling downtown, world-class airport, and light rail system. Everything we’re doing now helps ensure our region will accomplish even more in the future.

A vibrant economy takes strong businesses, and we’re all about ensuring you have what you need to thrive: A business-friendly environment. A talented and skilled workforce. A forum for connecting and collaborating with others. We advance what’s best for business and employees so the region and economy can continue to soar.

We are on our way to becoming an even better place for doing business. With our resources and support, nothing can stop businesses and leaders from always reaching higher.

The Economic Research Associate is an early-career role that supports regional economic development and competitiveness initiatives through data analysis, economic research, and report preparation. This position focuses on economic and regional analysis including labor markets, industry trends, demographics, and broader macroeconomic conditions. This work is essential to maintaining and analyzing datasets that support the organization’s research and reporting.

The Economic Research Associate contributes to recurring and project-based economic research, assists with industry and regional analyses, and supports the preparation of written reports and presentations for business, civic, and public-sector audiences. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, responsiveness to feedback, and clear written communication are essential.

• Analyze macroeconomic, regional, and labor market data to identify trends in employment, wages, consumer activity, inflation, and industry performance.
• Support economic and demographic analyses related to regional growth, workforce conditions, and business climate.
• Assist with industry and sector analyses, including employment structure, occupational composition, and regional specialization.

• Locate, collect, clean, and maintain economic and demographic data from federal, state, and local sources (e.g., BLS, BEA, Census, CDLE).
• Manage and update internal databases and recurring data products to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Organize datasets to allow efficient analysis and integration into reports, dashboards, and presentations.

• Research and write economic reports, briefs, and data summaries based on quantitative analysis and established templates.
• Translate complex economic and statistical findings into clear, concise narratives suitable for non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to recurring economic publications as well as ad hoc research projects.
• Collaborate with economists and research staff on multidisciplinary projects spanning labor markets, industry analysis, housing, policy, and regional growth.
• Support senior team members with data analysis, research tasks, and presentation preparation.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners as needed to support data collection and research efforts.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Labor Economics, Economic Development, Data Science, or related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant professional experience in applied economic research, data analysis, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative analysis and empirical research using economic or labor market data.
• Familiarity with statistical software such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and produce clear takeaways from data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research findings to non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with national, state, and local economic data sources and their interpretation.
• Strong attention to detail and data organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
• Note:
  
  These are preferred qualifications; candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all criteria.

This temporary, non-exempt role is hourly, eligible for overtime but is not benefit eligible.

Hourly range 22.00 - 26.00/hour

Accepting applications and letters of interest until 2/13/2026