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Professional, Economist

Cotality

Irvine, California

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Blog, Communication Skills, Construction, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Sets, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Tools, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Economic Analysis, Economics, Ecosystems, Market Research, Market Trend Analysis, Mathematics, Metrics, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Public Policy, Publications, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, Real Estate, SQL (Structured Query Language), Statistics, Tableau, Team Player, Time Management, Time Series Analysis, Workflow Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Irvine, California
POSTED
11 days ago
At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission-to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.

Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.

Job Description:

About the Role

The Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) is looking for an Economist to support high-impact research, data analysis, and recurring publication workflows. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with large datasets, translating data into meaningful insights, and contributing to widely distributed reports and media-facing content.

This person will work closely with senior team members on analytical projects, real estate market research, and the development of new metrics and data products. The role combines hands-on data work, clear communication, and strong organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Data & Research
  • Conduct statistical and economic analyses using large, complex datasets.
  • Support development of new metrics, indexes, and analytical frameworks.
  • Maintain and update recurring data pipelines, models, and standardized metrics.
  • Assist with research on topics such as housing market trends, pricing dynamics, investor activity, and affordability.

Reporting & Publications
  • Prepare data, charts, and analytical insights for recurring reports (e.g., Investor Report, Equity Report, Case-Shiller commentary).
  • Draft initial sections of analytical reports, blogs, and press materials.
  • Perform quality checks on published data and visualizations.

Media & Communications Support
  • Draft background notes, talking points, or responses for media inquiries.
  • Summarize key findings for internal partners and external audiences.
  • Help prepare presentations and materials for external events or interviews.

Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Coordinate with other internal teams to provide data support or clarify methodology.
  • Help standardize analytical processes and documentation.
  • Assist in developing repeatable workflows for analysis and data releases.

Job Qualifications:

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy, or a related quantitative field.
  • Master's degree preferred but not required.

Experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in data analysis, applied economics, market research, or related analytical work.
  • Experience working with large datasets and producing recurring analytical outputs.

Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in Python or R for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Strong skills with SQL or similar tools for querying large datasets.
  • Experience with statistical methods such as regression analysis, time series analysis, or index construction.
  • Proficiency with Excel and data visualization tools (Tableau, matplotlib, ggplot, etc.).
  • Ability to create clean, clear charts and data tables for broad audiences.

Communication Skills
  • Strong analytical writing skills; ability to translate complex findings into accessible language.
  • Ability to summarize trends, insights, and key takeaways for reports or media teams.
  • Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional partners and contributing to shared deliverables.

Work Style
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Able to manage recurring deadlines and multiple projects at once.
  • Curious, self-directed, and comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment.
  • Willingness to take initiative and propose new analytical angles or improvements.

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