Senior Economist, People Experience and Technology Central Science

Overview

The Benefits Science team is looking for a Senior Economist to transform complex business challenges into actionable scientific insights. In this role, you will partner directly with business leaders to design and evaluate pilots, build models using large-scale data, and scale successful prototypes into company-wide policies and programs. We seek someone who combines rigorous scientific thinking with practical business acumen and is passionate about using economics to improve employee experiences at scale. The ideal candidate will thrive in interdisciplinary environments, working alongside engineers, data scientists, and business leaders from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate innovative research pilots addressing critical business challenges
• Develop sophisticated economic models using large-scale organizational data
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and business leaders to transform research insights into actionable strategies
• Write and present comprehensive research findings to senior leadership
• Scale successful prototypes into company-wide policies and programs

Day in the Life

Work with teammates to apply economic methods to business problems. This may include identifying research questions, writing code to implement a DID analysis or estimate a structural model, or preparing documents with findings for business leaders. Economists collaborate with partner teams throughout the process, from understanding challenges to developing a research agenda and helping implement solutions.

About the Team

Our Benefits Science team is a dynamic group of economists, data scientists, and business strategists committed to understanding human capital at scale. We use interdisciplinary approaches to solve workforce challenges, combining economics, behavioral science, and advanced analytics to create meaningful workplace improvements.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in economics or equivalent
• Experience in industry, consulting, government, or academic research
• Experience in developing and executing an analytic vision to solve business-relevant problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building statistical models using R, Python, STATA, or related software
• Experience working with large, complex data sets
• 5+ years of relevant, broad research science experience after PhD degree or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at .

USA, VA, Arlington - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually

Posted: March 12, 2026 (Updated 3 days ago)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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