Economist • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in economics with a proven track record in complex economic analyses — your experience allows you to identify emerging macroeconomic trends and forecast future business activity effectively. You possess excellent storytelling skills, enabling you to craft compelling narratives from data that resonate with diverse audiences. Your proactive nature drives you to continuously monitor the global economic landscape, linking external events to corporate travel and expense dynamics. You are comfortable presenting findings to journalists and industry analysts, showcasing your expertise as an internal and external spokesperson. You thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with marketing and communications teams to enhance the visibility of economic insights. Your analytical mindset is complemented by a data-driven approach, ensuring that your insights are grounded in robust statistical analysis.

Desirable

Experience with econometric modeling and statistical software is a plus, as is familiarity with the business travel industry. A background in data science or analytics would enhance your ability to interpret complex datasets and derive actionable insights. You are adaptable and open to learning new tools and methodologies that can enhance your analytical capabilities.

What you'll do

In this role, you will perform complex econometric and statistical analysis on travel and spending patterns — your insights will help identify emerging macroeconomic trends that influence corporate travel and expense. You will craft compelling data-driven stories for various channels, including press releases, blog posts, and white papers, illustrating the critical role of business travel in the global economy. You will partner with marketing and communications teams to present your findings at major economic and travel conferences, serving as an expert voice in the industry. Continuous monitoring of the global economic landscape will be part of your responsibilities, linking external events to internal data to provide context and depth to your analyses. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that economic insights are integrated into broader business strategies, enhancing Navan's position as a global authority on business travel and expense management.

What we offer

At TripActions, we offer a competitive salary range of $172,000—$265,000 USD, reflecting the importance of this role in shaping our economic insights. You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse perspectives contribute to our success. Join us in transforming the business travel landscape and making a significant impact on how companies understand and manage their travel and expense.