US Macroeconomist
- Pay: $50 to $100 / hour
- Who can apply: United States
- Posted Oct 22, 2026
In short
This freelance contract role with micro1 is for experienced US macroeconomists who will study US economic data, interest rates and Federal Reserve messages for a new project. It pays 50 to 100 USD per hour, and it may suit you if you have worked in economic research, central banking or markets.
What you will do
- Study US economic reports such as GDP, inflation and jobs data.
- Review figures from the BEA and BLS, the US government agencies that publish economic statistics.
- Work with older economic datasets and their revisions, including ALFRED.
- Analyze US Treasury yield curves and how interest rates and policy expectations may move.
- Read Federal Reserve statements, meeting minutes and economic projections, and explain what they mean.
What you need to apply
- At least 3 years of professional experience in macroeconomic research, economic strategy, monetary policy or fixed income research.
- Strong knowledge of US economic indicators and Federal Reserve policy.
- Familiarity with BEA and BLS releases, Treasury yield curve analysis and FOMC communications.
- Experience working with economic datasets and changes to historical data.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
Who can apply
Only residents of the United States may apply, and you must be based in the US to do this remote work.
My tip
We suggest highlighting any hands-on work you have done with Fed communications or yield curves, since the project focuses on those areas.