Market Strategist, Macroeconomics

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in economic development consulting, economic development agencies, corporate economic development, or economic development think tanks or NGOs, with a focus on macroeconomics, international development, or economic policy.
• Experience in designing, monitoring, and evaluating economic development projects to improve Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and drive sustainable development at regional and national levels.
• Experience reporting impact against Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) metrics, data, and analysis using tools for modeling and forecasting.
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Deep understanding of sustainable development goals, economic indicators, and policy frameworks, with a demonstrated ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills, including the ability to gather, interpret, and synthesize complex data.
• Experience with inclusive economic development frameworks and strategies.
• Experience with any of the following: site selection for high-technology, industrial-scale projects; real estate evaluation, acquisition, development, and construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and persuasively convey complex technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Familiarity with economic development issues such as economic development policy or infrastructure development.
  
  

About The Job

As Google's products and services grow to serve our billions of users, the Strategic Negotiation team works behind the scenes to secure infrastructure for Google's future. It's a big job that involves everything from operating underwater cables to finding data center space. In this role you combine your deep market knowledge with tech industry savvy to find solutions that support Google's growth. You'll work with specific teams to oversee vendor and partner relationships. Your successful management skills have the potential to impact every part of the business and save Google millions of dollars in operating costs. You'll ensure that we receive contract compliance on our third-party agreements, while identifying the most cost-effective solutions for our needs. You'll take lead on special projects, manage vendors and present your recommendations to Google leadership.

As a Market Strategist, Macroeconomics you will support Google’s infrastructure growth, play a pivotal role in analyzing global economic trends, identify opportunities for growth, and inform strategic decision-making. Leveraging your expertise in international development, economic interventions, and policy analysis, you will contribute to Google's initiatives aimed at driving economic prosperity and achieving sustainable development goals. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop actionable insights, influence economic policies, and drive impactful initiatives to improve Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at regional and national levels. You'll be responsible for further entrenching economic development best practices within an organization experiencing rapid growth.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $165,000-$248,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of macroeconomic trends including Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, inflation, employment, etc. to identify key drivers and opportunities for interventions and new economic development strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design and implement economic interventions aimed at fostering inclusive growth and sustainable development in new and existing markets, leveraging macroeconomic insights.
• Develop predictive models and data-driven forecasts to assess the potential impact of economic policies and interventions on regional and national economies.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of economic interventions, providing timely insights and recommendations to optimize strategies and maximize impact.
• Produce strategies for fostering public-private cooperation to shape global, regional, and industry agendas related to economic development.
  
  
  

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .