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Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist (Remote)
North Star Staffing is seeking a Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist with advanced expertise in EViews for a client supporting high-level forecasting and macroeconomic research initiatives. This role is ideal for experienced econometricians specializing in time-series modeling, forecasting automation, and translating statistical outputs into actionable economic insights.
Role Overview
As a Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist, 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.
Key skills/competency
- Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist
- EViews
- Time-Series Econometrics
- Forecasting
- Model Validation
- Econometric Analysis
- Statistical Modeling
- Data Analysis
- Research
- Quantitative Analysis
How to Get Hired at North Star Staffing
- Tailor your resume: Highlight EViews expertise and time-series modeling experience.
- Showcase econometrics skills: Emphasize forecasting automation and validation in your application.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss EViews scripting and model diagnostics.
- Demonstrate remote readiness: Highlight your ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
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