Established in 1867, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce's vision is the Economic Empowerment of Every Coloradan. Among Colorado's five oldest continuously operating businesses, the Denver Metro Chamber is uniquely positioned to promote business growth, economic development, strong public policy, and community stewardship in the Metro Denver region and throughout the State of Colorado.

JOB PURPOSE

The Economist and Manager of Economic Competitiveness leads applied economic research and analysis to support regional economic development, competitiveness strategy, and high-impact decision-making across the Denver Metro region.

This role is responsible for managing and executing complex research projects, including economic impact studies, industry and cluster analyses, and regional benchmarking initiatives. The position requires strong technical expertise, project management capability, and the ability to translate complex economic data into clear, actionable insights for business leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders.

In addition to conducting analysis, this role manages project workflows, contributes to team coordination, and plays a key role in stakeholder engagement and client-facing work. The Economist and Manager is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, ensuring analytical rigor, defensibility, and timely delivery of high-quality outputs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Economic & Regional Analysis

• Lead analysis of macroeconomic, regional, and industry-level trends to assess economic conditions and competitiveness.
• Conduct advanced labor market, demographic, and industry analyses to inform regional strategy and policy discussions.
• Synthesize findings into insights that support business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts.

Economic Impact & Modeling

• Lead and execute economic impact analyses for major projects, infrastructure investments, industries, and policy initiatives using established methodologies and modeling tools.
• Develop assumptions, run models (e.g., IMPLAN/REMI), and ensure methodological rigor and defensibility of results.
• Interpret and communicate findings to diverse audiences, including executive leadership, clients, and public stakeholders.

Project Management & Research

• Manage multiple research projects simultaneously, including timelines, deliverables, and internal coordination.
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior staff and analysts, including reviewing work for quality and accuracy.
• Support prioritization of team workload and contribute to efficient project execution across the Economic Competitiveness team.

Data Management & Research

• Oversee the collection, cleaning, and management of data from federal, state, and local sources (e.g., BLS, BEA, Census, CDLE).
• Maintain and enhance internal datasets, tools, and workflows to support recurring and ad hoc research.
• Identify new data sources and analytical approaches to strengthen research capabilities.

Reporting & Communication

• Lead the development of economic reports, white papers, and presentations for business, civic, and public-sector audiences.
• Translate complex economic and statistical findings into clear, compelling narratives and data visualizations.
• Present findings to stakeholders, including clients, partners, and leadership, in both small-group and public settings.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and regional partners on research projects.
• Support business development efforts, including contributing to proposals, scopes of work, and project design.
• Engage with economic development organizations, workforce partners, and industry stakeholders to inform analysis and ensure relevance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Economics or a related field with 3–6 years of relevant applied research experience, or Bachelor’s degree in Economics with 5–7 years of experience in applied economic analysis.
• Demonstrated experience leading economic research projects and managing multiple workstreams.
• Strong understanding of economic impact analysis methodologies (input-output modeling, multipliers, direct/indirect/induced effects).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with economic data platforms and tools (e.g., BLS, BEA, Census,Lightcast, IMPLAN, REMI).
• Experience with statistical or programming tools (e.g., R, Python, Stata) preferred.
• Experience working with clients or external stakeholders preferred.

Accepting applications and letters of interest until 4/10/2026

DENVER METRO CHAMBER BENEFITS SUMMARY

DMCC has created a workplace culture that allows our team to focus on excellent work. We are proud to offer comprehensive benefits and work continually to identify ways to improve.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• Rx Coverage
• Flexible Spending
• 401K and up to 4% match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Legal Shield
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays

Because of our commitment to fair, and equitable pay, we are guided by pay transparency. Meaning, we set salary ranges based on competitive market data. Our intent is to be up front will all candidates about the salary range for their role so candidates can be confident that they are receiving competitive wages.

The Chamber and its affiliates are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees. Employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.