Economics Manager, Decision Science

• Devices Amazon.com Services LLC
• 3.5 Sunnyvale, CA Job Details Full-time $175,100
• $236,900 a year 12 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account RSU Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Statistics Hypothesis testing Statistical significance testing Statistical analysis tools Full Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon's Device Supply Organization (DSO) is seeking an Economics Manager to lead the Decision Science team responsible for strategic demand forecasting and portfolio planning across Amazon's device product lines. This role sits at the intersection of science modeling, business judgment, and cross-functional alignment, translating roadmap plans, competitive signals, and category trends into forecasts that drive billions of dollars in supply chain and business decisions. Key job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership:

Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, applied scientists, and product managers; set vision, hire bar-raising talent, and foster a culture of scientific rigor and operational excellence

Forecast Stewardship:

Own the overall forecast narrative across device product lines, ensuring portfolio-level coherence and across lifetime demand, pre-launch, and sustaining models

Category Benchmarking:

Maintain a current view of category growth dynamics and shifting consumer preferences; calibrate topline forecast assumptions accordingly

New Program Evaluation:

Assess the demand impact of roadmap additions — new features, form factors, market expansions — leveraging conjoint analysis, willingness-to-pay surveys, and portfolio simulation tools

Pre-Launch Forecasting:

Execute and continuously improve the Pre-Launch Forecasting SOP, coordinating cross-functional reviews with Product, Sales, and Finance teams ahead of product launches

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in economics or equivalent Experience with at least one of the following: Matlab, R, Python, Stata Experience manipulating large sets of data, summarizing into metrics, and conducting appropriate statistical tests (e.g., regression, t-test, chi-square)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in applied economic analysis and with big data and machine learning or data science Experience building and growing teams of economists or machine learning scientists Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants:

Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. USA, CA, Sunnyvale

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