Economist Intern, Economic Valuation and Optimization (EV&O)

The Economic Value & Optimization (EV&O) team builds causal econometric models that quantify the long-term economic value of Amazons retail selection. Our models inform portfolio-level assortment decisions worth billions in projected OPS impact. We are looking for an Econ intern to work on improving our dynamic causal modeling framework and strengthening the empirical grounding of model outputs through experimental calibration. The intern will work with senior economists and scientists to develop methodological improvements that directly influence how Amazon decides what assortment to carry.

Key job responsibilities
- Develop and test extensions to our dynamic econometric framework including incorporating Gen AI methodology.
- Design and implement models to reconcile counterfactual estimates with experimental treatment effects from selection de-assortment experiments.
- Conduct econometric analyses on large-scale customer behavior panel data.
- Quantify model performance using validation metrics and identify sources of bias.
- Communicate findings to science leadership and business stakeholders through written documents and presentations.

- Are enrolled in a Ph.D. in econometrics statistics industrial engineering operations research optimization data mining analytics or equivalent quantitative field
- Experience in econometrics (e.g. program evaluation forecasting time series panel data or high dimensional problems) economic theory and quantitative methods
- Experience with statistical analytics and programming languages such as R Python Ruby etc.
- Experience working with large complex data sets

- Experience statistical modeling or related analytic techniques
- Experience developing experimental and analytic plans for data modeling processes use of strong baselines ability to accurately determine cause and effect relations
- Experience with SQL or distributed computing frameworks (Spark Hive)
- Research experience involving counterfactual estimation or policy evaluation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present technical results to non-technical audiences

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Starting Day 1 of employment Amazon offers EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at CA Sunnyvale - 148500.00 - 201000.00 USD annually