US Macroeconomist

Location: United States (Remote) Compensation:$50–$70 per hour Employment Type: Freelance / Contract About the Opportunity micro1 is looking for experienced US-based macroeconomists and macro strategists to support a new project focused on US economic data, monetary policy, and financial market analysis. We are seeking professionals with backgrounds in sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic research, investment strategy, central banking, or government economic institutions. Key Responsibilities - Analyze and interpret US 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 US Treasury yield curves, interest rate movements, and monetary policy expectations. - Interpret Federal Reserve communications, including FOMC statements, meeting minutes, and Summary of Economic Projections (SEP). - Apply macroeconomic expertise to research and analytical tasks. Requirements - Professional experience in macroeconomic research, economic strategy, monetary policy, or fixed income research. - Strong understanding of US economic indicators and Federal Reserve policy. - Familiarity with BEA/BLS economic releases, Treasury yield curve analysis, and FOMC communications. - Experience working with economic datasets and historical data revisions. - Strong analytical and research skills. - Must be based in the United States. Preferred Backgrounds - Sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic strategists - US macroeconomists or monetary policy economists - Former Federal Reserve or US Treasury economists - Fixed income or interest rate strategists with strong macroeconomic expertise Originally posted on Himalayas