NCCI Business Economist

At NCCI Holdings, Inc., we realize our greatest asset is our team of more than 900 professionals working together every day to make our company the leading provider of workers compensation insurance data and research information. Read on to learn about the requirements for this opening.

Job Purpose

Lead complex economic research projects to support or enhance NCCI's actuarial and economic products and services. Communicate results to internal and/or external customers. Share expertise with junior staff.

Major Duties:

Lead complex economic research projects, such as cost driver research, internal rate of return analyses for rate filings, and economic publications. This includes developing and managing project plans, coordinating the work of others, determining appropriate methodologies and approach, analyzing complex information, assessing the reasonability of results and drawing conclusions, presenting and defending results to internal and external audiences, interaction with other divisions, preparing presentations and publications, and completing documentation.

Lead an economic focus area by prioritizing projects, obtaining staffing, delegating tasks, and delivering results. Includes managing benchstrength, ensuring that assigned resources adhere to quality standards, process and methodology improvements, and all administrative responsibilities for the focus area.

Provide constructive and actionable feedback regarding the performance of project team members to the individuals and their managers.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• A Doctoral degree in Economics, or closely related field and five years experience conducting research and managing major projects. Candidates may qualify with a Masters' degree in Economics and ten years business economist experience.
• Extensive knowledge of econometrics, finance, macroeconomics, and economic forecasting
• Advanced knowledge of economic and insurance data sources and analytical tools
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Advanced analytical skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to lead complex research projects
• Ability to lead a focus area or significant project team
• Good people skills that include understanding the perspectives and needs of others, building mutual respect, and garnering support
• Customer focused
• Thinks strategically
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to present technical material to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to represent the company in external audiences
• Expertise in identifying and solving problems

Key words: economist, econometrics, research, econometrist, labor markets, healthcare and medical services, financial markets, demographics, regulation and legislative changes, statistical modeling, Bayesian econometrics

As key contributors to our success, our team members enjoy working in a business casual, collaborative environment that offers state-of-the-art resources, advanced technologies, and a superior benefits package.

We require a drug screen and background check.

EEO/Smoke Free environment

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