US Macroeconomist - Remote
Job Title: Macroeconomist / Macro Strategist Location: United States (Remote) Employment Type: Freelance / Contract Compensation: $50–$70 per hour About The Opportunity We are seeking experienced U.S.-based Macroeconomists and Macro Strategists to contribute to a project focused on U.S. economic data, monetary policy, and financial market analysis. Ideal candidates will have professional experience in sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic research, investment strategy, central banking, or government economic institutions.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze and interpret U.S. macroeconomic indicators, including GDP, inflation, employment, and other economic releases. Evaluate economic data published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Work with historical economic datasets and data vintages, including ALFRED. Analyze U.S. Treasury yield curves, interest rate movements, and monetary policy expectations. Interpret Federal Reserve communications, including FOMC statements, meeting minutes, and the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP). Apply macroeconomic expertise to research, data analysis, and financial market assessment tasks.
Required Qualifications
Professional experience in macroeconomic research, economic strategy, monetary policy, or fixed-income research. Strong understanding of U.S. economic indicators and Federal Reserve policy. Familiarity with BEA and BLS economic releases, Treasury yield curve analysis, and FOMC communications. Experience working with economic datasets, historical data revisions, and data vintages. Strong analytical, quantitative, and research skills. Must be based in the United States. Preferred Backgrounds Sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic strategists U.S. macroeconomists and monetary policy economists Former Federal Reserve or U.S. Treasury economists Ideal Candidate Profile A highly analytical economics professional with strong expertise in U.S. macroeconomic trends, monetary policy, and financial markets, capable of delivering accurate, data-driven insights and rigorous economic analysis.