US Macroeconomist

About the Role

Compensation:$50–$70 per hour Employment Type: Freelance / Contract About the Opportunity micro1 is looking for experienced US-based macroeconomists and macro strategists to support a new project focused on US economic data, monetary policy, and financial market analysis. We are seeking professionals with backgrounds in sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic research, investment strategy, central banking, or government economic institutions. Preferred Backgrounds • Sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic strategists • US macroeconomists or monetary policy economists • Former Federal Reserve or US Treasury economists • Fixed income or interest rate strategists with strong macroeconomic expertise

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Analyze and interpret US macroeconomic indicators, including GDP, inflation, employment, and other economic releases.
• Evaluate economic data published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
• Work with historical economic datasets and data vintages, including ALFRED.
• Analyze US Treasury yield curves, interest rate movements, and monetary policy expectations.
• Interpret Federal Reserve communications, including FOMC statements, meeting minutes, and Summary of Economic Projections (SEP).
• Apply macroeconomic expertise to research and analytical tasks.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Professional experience in macroeconomic research, economic strategy, monetary policy, or fixed income research.
• Strong understanding of US economic indicators and Federal Reserve policy.
• Familiarity with BEA/BLS economic releases, Treasury yield curve analysis, and FOMC communications.
• Experience working with economic datasets and historical data revisions.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Must be based in the United States.