Economist
RDN, Inc.Santa Barbara, California, United States
Posted February 27, 2026
68640 - 97760 USD
Full Time
About the Company
RDN, Inc., established in 1983, specializes in high-value, data-driven economic analyses and market research for public and private clients. With a team of 24 economists and market analysts, RDN offers comprehensive services including economics and socioeconomics, market analyses, environmental support, and utility resource planning. The company's focus on tailored solutions improves public program performance and saves money for taxpayers and consumers.
Job Description
Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. (RDN) is a small, mission-driven economic consulting firm seeking an Economist to design, build, and maintain data-driven workflows focused on regional housing market and cost of living analysis. The successful candidate will conduct research and prepare reports on issues related to the cost, quality, and availability of rental housing for US military service members and their families.
Requirements
- US citizenship
- Must pass FBI fingerprint check and National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI)
- Education and Relevant Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Economics plus 2+ years' relevant experience, OR MA/MS/MBA in Economics or closely related field
- Intermediate or higher understanding of economic concepts and quantitative methods, i.e., statistics, econometrics, data collection and estimation, and regional economic analysis
- Intermediate or higher proficiency in R (preferred) or Python for data wrangling, statistical analysis, and data visualization
- Excellent critical thinker and problem-solver
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
- Reliable and efficient workload management
- Advanced user of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Benefits
- Above-market performance-based bonuses
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- 401k Plan with profit sharing
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick) and Holidays
