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Business Tax Services- Quantitative Economic and Statistics Tax- Policy Senior

Location:  New York
Other locations:  Anywhere in Country
Salary: Competitive
Date:  Oct 1, 2025

Job description

Requisition ID:  1649936

Location: Anywhere in Country

 

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.  Join EY and help to build a better working world.

 

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

 
The opportunity

 

The EY Quantitative Economics and Statistics (QUEST) practice is an interdisciplinary team that brings together more than 50 economists, statisticians, and business analysts, many with deep industry and government experience. A number of our team members have held positions with the US Treasury Department, President’s Council of Economic Advisers, Congressional Budget Office, Internal Revenue Service, US Census Bureau, Energy Department, and research organizations — and 70% of QUEST professionals hold advanced degrees in their respective fields. Our team has developed proprietary tools and a data-driven approaches based on a deep understanding of economic and tax data from a wide range of sources. This understanding of how each data point is defined and estimated means we avoid common data pitfalls and produce results that preserve the quantitative meaning of the data. We model economic impacts, legislative changes, regulatory impacts, tax policy, climate policy, and conduct surveys.

 

EY’s QUEST practice is seeking an economist to join our team of economists and statisticians in Washington, D.C.

 

Your key responsibilities

  • Quantitatively analyze and model economic, tax, and regulatory policies
  • Construct economic models to estimate the economic contribution of industries and sectors
  • Estimate the financial impact of physical and transition climate risks on companies
  • Be able to understand academic papers in the field of economics and incorporate their results and methodologies into your work
  • Write and edit reports that translate technical quantitative analyses to broad audiences such as members of Congress, Congressional staff, the media, and other participants in policy discussions
  • Craft dynamic data visualizations that highlight key insights from quantitative analysis

 

Qualifications

  • Master's or Ph.D. in public policy / economics or other quantitative discipline
  • A minimum of 3 years of related work experience
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to apply quantitative methods in a business environment
  • Interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork and the ability to direct the work of other team members
  • Strong written and visual communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a team environment and meet deadlines
  • Strong technical skills in data processing using both Microsoft Excel (e.g., advanced Excel formulas) and coding languages such as STATA, R, and Python
  • Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment 

 

What we look for

  • You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
  • You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
  • You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust. 

 

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

  • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $104,300 to $172,200.  The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $125,100 to $195,700.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
  • Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
  • Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.  

 

For those living in California, please click here for additional information.

 

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

 

EY  |  Building a better working world

 

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

 

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

 

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

 

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.  

 

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