Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist

Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist (Remote)

North Star Staffing is seeking a Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist with advanced expertise in EViews to support high-level forecasting and macroeconomic research initiatives for one of their clients. This role is ideal for experienced econometricians who specialize in time-series modeling, forecasting automation, and translating statistical outputs into actionable economic insights.

Compensation varies based on experience level and project scope.

Role Overview

You will design, validate, and automate macroeconomic models using EViews, contributing to forecasting frameworks and policy-oriented analysis. The role requires deep expertise in time-series econometrics and the ability to clearly communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and estimate advanced time-series models using EViews, including: VAR and VECM frameworks, ARIMA models, Cointegration models.
• Conduct model diagnostics and stability testing.
• Validate forecasts and assess predictive accuracy.
• Automate modeling and forecasting workflows using EViews scripting.
• Translate statistical outputs into clear macroeconomic narratives.
• Prepare well-documented reports outlining methodology and findings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate modeling outputs into broader economic analysis.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on expertise in EViews, including automation and scripting.
• Proven experience building and validating time-series models.
• Deep understanding of model diagnostics, stability tests, and forecast evaluation metrics.
• Strong quantitative and econometric background.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical findings.
• Experience automating forecasting pipelines.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote consulting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Economics, Econometrics, Applied Statistics, or related field.
• Experience supporting central banks, policy institutions, or financial sector clients.
• Familiarity with complementary tools such as R, Python, or Stata.
• Experience producing policy-grade or institutional forecasting outputs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Methodologically rigorous and detail-oriented.
• Experienced with macroeconomic datasets and structural modeling.
• Strong focus on reproducibility and documentation.
• Able to convert statistical outputs into economically meaningful insights.

Engagement Details

• Independent contractor engagement.
• Fully remote.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Hourly compensation based on expertise and project complexity.
• Project duration may vary depending on needs and performance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Key skills/competency

• Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist
• EViews
• Time-Series Econometrics
• Forecasting Automation
• Model Validation
• Econometrician
• Quantitative Analysis
• Policy Analysis
• Data Interpretation
• Statistical Modeling