Senior Manager, Economist - People Science

Position Summary...

Walmart sells hundreds of billions of dollars a year in merchandise, manages thousands of stores, clubs, and distribution centers, and employs over two million people worldwide. Our Global People function is critical to managing this vast workforce effectively. Walmart’s scale and complexity necessitate careful, sophisticated analysis.

The Walmart Workforce Intelligence and Insights organization is responsible for leveraging data-driven insights to optimize our human capital strategies and enhance employee experiences while driving business outcomes. The team aims to understand the dynamics of our workforce, improve employee engagement, and drive organizational performance. As a Senior Manager, Economist on this team, you will work on projects that provide critical insights into employee behavior, performance, and engagement, directly influencing strategic decisions and organizational outcomes.

What you'll do...

• Drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects:
  • Identify workforce and operational needs
  • Develop and communicate business plans and priorities
  • Remove barriers and obstacles impacting performance
  • Provide resources and identify performance standards
  • Measure progress and adjust performance accordingly
  • Develop contingency plans and demonstrate adaptability
  • Support continuous learning

• Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates:
  • Select and train associates
  • Mentor and assign duties
  • Build a team-based work environment
  • Establish performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations
  • Provide recognition and rewards
  • Coach for success and improvement
  • Promote a belonging mindset in the workplace
• Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity:
  • Train and provide direction on their use and application
  • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
  • Utilize and support the Open Door Policy
• Advanced Economic Analysis & Causal Inference:
  • Structure hypotheses, research questions, and strategic advice
  • Apply causal inference methodologies (e.g., difference-in-differences, synthetic control methods)
  • Leverage econometric techniques (e.g., panel data models, event study methodologies)
  • Design and execute controlled experiments using A/B testing frameworks
  • Implement causal inference methods to measure the impact of workforce programs
• Data Science & Analytics:
  • Explore and validate workforce and labor market data
  • Produce advanced summary statistics and evaluate complex correlations
  • Apply machine learning techniques (e.g., supervised learning, clustering algorithms)
  • Leverage third-party labor market data sources for analysis
• Technical Excellence:
  • Write high-quality, production-grade code in Python and SQL
  • Develop interactive dashboards and automated reporting systems
• Strategic Communication & Collaboration:
  • Communicate complex workforce analysis and economic concepts
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Mentor analytical teams on causal inference methodologies and machine learning applications

What You'll Bring...

• Key Technical Requirements:
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for large-scale workforce data analysis
  • Expertise in causal inference methods (e.g., difference-in-differences, synthetic control)
  • Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms
  • Knowledge of third-party labor market data vendors and workforce intelligence platforms
  • Familiarity with labor economics and workforce analytics methodologies
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • PhD in Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
  • 5+ years of experience in applied economics with focus on labor markets or workforce analytics
  • Experience leading complex analytical projects in workforce or labor market research
  • Understanding of labor market dynamics, wage determination, and workforce mobility patterns

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...

2403 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America