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. Originally posted on Himalayas