Social Scientist/Economist (Senior)

Williams Consulting, LLC (WCLLC), is a government contracting firm, is seeking a Senior Social Scientist/Economist to lead advanced evaluation studies and economic analyses in support of a federal prevention-oriented public health initiative. This role focuses on assessing the effectiveness, implementation, and costs of large-scale public health interventions and translating analytic findings into actionable insights.

The Senior Social Scientist/Economist will also provide methodological guidance to project teams and contribute to development of analytic frameworks that support evidence-based policy and programmatic decision-making.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience conducting economic and program evaluation analyses, designing and executing modeling and simulation studies, interpreting complex quantitative and qualitative data and communicating findings to government and scientific audiences.

Williams Consulting, LLC is a Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business with Federal, State, local, and commercial clients. We value our employees and recognize their contributions to the success of our clients and our company. 

We offer competitive salaries and support flexible work locations and scheduling, when possible. We offer competitive benefits including Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage through national plans. We also offer Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance, PTO, and 401k matching.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluation studies utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods


• Acquire costs and effectiveness data to conduct economic evaluation analyses and modeling studies


• Perform economic analyses (including simulation analyses) to evaluate the costs and effectiveness of implementation of different interventions


• Develops reports that reflect an in-depth analysis and interpretation of results.


• Assist the client in the dissemination of findings (including preparation of peer-reviewed journal articles and presentation of findings)

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in economics or social science


• 5 years of relevant experience


• Experienced in conducting evaluation studies in both qualitative and quantitative research methods


• Skilled in acquiring costs and effectiveness data to conduct economic evaluation analyses and modeling studies


• Experienced in preparing peer-reviewed journal articles and presenting research findings


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex information clearly


• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a federal contracting environment


• Must provide three (3) management references that can attest to qualifications


• Background investigation required

Working Conditions and Requirements

Location: Remote (Atlanta Georgia-based preferred) | Limited travel required

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. Standing, sitting, squatting, and other normal office-related physical activities are required. Must be able to sit and read computer screens for extended periods.

WCLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Williams Consulting LLC does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.