HDR
Senior Economic Consultant
at
HDR HDR is a company that values employee-owners and strives to create an inclusive, collaborative culture. We are committed to designing transportation systems that promote economic vitality, public safety, sustainability, and community well‑being. Responsibilities
Technical:
Lead economic analyses including developing technical approaches, budget estimates, and project schedules; master econometric, forecasting, and data‑driven tools; develop industry‑leading methods for internal and external clients; produce planning or policy recommendations to support client decision‑making; explore new analytical methods as value‑added services; lead project quality review efforts; support HDR project managers and staff as needed. Marketing (external and internal):
Contribute to internal and external marketing efforts; identify staff for pursuits, proposals, and project staffing; strengthen client relationships through client meetings and independent presentations; market economics consulting services internally. Staff Development:
Provide support and mentorship to junior staff through project task assignments. Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of equivalent experience, including independent development of tasks and oversight of junior staff. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience with analytical packages and/or programming languages (SAS, Eviews, SPSS, Visual Basic, R, Python). Preference given to local candidates. Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Economics. Minimum of 10 years experience with staff management, client interaction, and proposal writing. Experience with Excel, Limdep, SAS, SPSS, Eviews, and MS Access. VB programming experience is a plus. Ability to interact with clients on a regular basis. Commitment to participating in our employee‑owned culture. What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, fostering collaborative culture, organizational trust, and client connection. Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance. Employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays. Retirement savings plan with employer match. Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Expected compensation range: Washington, DC: $123,396 - $176,280 (based on skills, experience, education, and geographical location). (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Primary Location
United States – District of Columbia – Washington, DC Industry
Economics + Finance Schedule
Full‑time Employment Type
Regular Job Posting
Dec 2, 2025 EEO Statement
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
at
HDR HDR is a company that values employee-owners and strives to create an inclusive, collaborative culture. We are committed to designing transportation systems that promote economic vitality, public safety, sustainability, and community well‑being. Responsibilities
Technical:
Lead economic analyses including developing technical approaches, budget estimates, and project schedules; master econometric, forecasting, and data‑driven tools; develop industry‑leading methods for internal and external clients; produce planning or policy recommendations to support client decision‑making; explore new analytical methods as value‑added services; lead project quality review efforts; support HDR project managers and staff as needed. Marketing (external and internal):
Contribute to internal and external marketing efforts; identify staff for pursuits, proposals, and project staffing; strengthen client relationships through client meetings and independent presentations; market economics consulting services internally. Staff Development:
Provide support and mentorship to junior staff through project task assignments. Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of equivalent experience, including independent development of tasks and oversight of junior staff. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience with analytical packages and/or programming languages (SAS, Eviews, SPSS, Visual Basic, R, Python). Preference given to local candidates. Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Economics. Minimum of 10 years experience with staff management, client interaction, and proposal writing. Experience with Excel, Limdep, SAS, SPSS, Eviews, and MS Access. VB programming experience is a plus. Ability to interact with clients on a regular basis. Commitment to participating in our employee‑owned culture. What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, fostering collaborative culture, organizational trust, and client connection. Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance. Employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays. Retirement savings plan with employer match. Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Expected compensation range: Washington, DC: $123,396 - $176,280 (based on skills, experience, education, and geographical location). (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Primary Location
United States – District of Columbia – Washington, DC Industry
Economics + Finance Schedule
Full‑time Employment Type
Regular Job Posting
Dec 2, 2025 EEO Statement
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.
#J-18808-Ljbffr