Principal Economist

External Thought Leadership:

• Develop high-impact thought leadership on labor markets and education for global audiences.
• Translate Lightcast data into compelling research, communications, and marketing campaigns.
• Represent the company as a labor market expert in media, conferences, and advisory groups.

Research Agenda Ownership:

• Define and execute a multi-year research roadmap on workforce transformation and AI impacts.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to align research with product and go-to-market strategy.
• Leverage labor market data to produce actionable insights for education and workforce systems.

Ecosystem Influence and Partnerships:

• Build relationships with universities, government agencies, think tanks, and foundations.
• Develop strategic partnerships and collaborative research initiatives.
• Advise policymakers and institutional leaders on workforce and education policy.

Business Development:

• Create opportunities through thought leadership, executive briefings, and client presentations.
• Support go-to-market teams in complex customer engagements and high-value opportunities.
• Generate pipeline via speaking engagements, networking, and ecosystem relationships.