Behavioral Economist/Applied Econometrician

Ford
Dearborn - United States
S: Competitive

Job Description
Ford Motor Company's Global Data, Insight, and Analytics (GDIA) organization is looking for highly skilled Economist/Econometrician. This individual will assist in all phases of consumer research and development to support Ford Motor Company business units. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, Behavioral Economics, Design of Experiments, Applied Econometrics, Applied Microeconomics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Marketing.

You will have the opportunity to work with a highly specialized team in the quantitative field that is transforming the automobile industry.

Responsibilities
Ability to employ statistical / econometric / data mining / field or clinic experimental techniques to assess and analyze consumer data by working directly with data sources and various Ford business units.
Explore new data sources related to consumers. Work with various data sources and platforms (PC, Mainframe, Unix/Linux, and Teradata) to gather data.
Develop analytic frameworks to support research effort in behavioral analytics, enhance company's capability in interacting with consumers intelligently.
Support the deployment of analytical tools to business partners. Maintain and enhance previously developed models and tools.
Execute both descriptive and inferential ad hoc requests in a timely manner.
Assist in communicate and present models to business customers and executives.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduate degree in a quantitative field such as Economics (behavioral economics, design of experiments, applied econometrics, applied microeconomics), Statistics, Applied Mathematics.

Preferred Requirements
Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Economics (behavioral economics, design of experiments, applied econometrics, applied microeconomics), Statistics, Applied Mathematics.
Self-starter, high level of initiative, detail-oriented and ability to multi-task.
Strong collaboration and communications skills.
Strong problem formulation and problem solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership behaviors.
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
The distance between imagination and …. Creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. And, it can be a road you start traveling right now. When you join Ford Motor Company, your journey begins. You become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

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