Amazon

Economics Manager, Decision Science - Devices

Amazon$175K — $236K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in economics or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in Matlab, R, Python, or Stata.
  • Ability to analyze large data sets and create metrics.
  • Experience with statistical testing methods such as regression and t-tests.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team focused on demand forecasting.
  • Manage the overall forecasting narrative across device product lines.
  • Monitor and adjust forecasts based on category growth and consumer trends.
  • Evaluate new product features and their demand impact using analytical tools.
  • Continuous enhancement of Pre-Launch Forecasting processes with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Mental health support and EAP services.
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement options.
Full Job 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

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 - 201,300.00 - 272,400.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 175,100.00 - 236,900.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 175,100.00 - 236,900.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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