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Walmart Canada · 4 months ago

2026 FT Manager, Economist

Bentonville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $180K/yr

2+ years exp

Walmart Canada is a leading retail company, and they are seeking a Manager, Economist to apply economic principles to business questions and drive data-informed decisions. The role involves analyzing data using advanced statistical techniques, developing data pipelines, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement economic strategies and solutions.

DeliveryRetailShopping

No H1B

Responsibilities

Applies economics to tasks provided by leadership for a business question by structuring hypotheses researching questions and providing advice using a deep understanding of neoclassical and behavioral economics Draws conclusions from relevant work in the existing academic literature

Explores observational data Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the data Produces summary statistics Evaluates correlations and trends

Analyzes data using various advanced statistical mathematical and econometric techniques to help drive business decisions by testing hypotheses designing experiments forecasting or predicting relevant outcomes using machine learning or artificial intelligence to perform causal inference or building structural models to perform counterfactual analysis

Develops data pipelines and manipulates analyzes visualizes and models large amounts of data in the appropriate language for the task at hand for example SQL Python R by writing highquality productiongrade code

Communicates analysis and economic concepts through verbal and written communication including data visualization to both a technical and business audience based on the key stakeholders

Collaborates with crossfunctional stakeholders to develop an understanding of complex business contexts implement experiments disseminate results and recommendations and facilitate product or process changes in alignment with economic theoryanalysis

Consults on scientific best practices for data analysis and experimentation with other analytical teams across the company

Demonstrates uptodate expertise and applies this to the development execution and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs and building commitment for perspectives and rationales

Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders identifying business needs determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices monitoring progress and results recognizing and capitalizing onimprovement opportunities and adapting to competing demands organizational changes and new responsibilities

Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans using the Open Door Policy and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices

Demonstrates and encourages respect for all builds a highperforming team seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customermember experience for all identifies attracts and retains the best team members

Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customermember and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishments

Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and crossfunctionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and action

Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers and the world around us eg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving

Follows the law our code of conduct and company policies and sets expectations for others to do the same promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates takes action and encourages others to do the same holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values

Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble selfaware honest and transparent

Delivers expected business results while putting the customermember first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acts with an Every Day LowCost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customersmembers

Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customermember insights and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the teams strategy

Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions fosters an environment that supports learning innovation and learning from mistakes and intelligent risktaking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks

Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working

Qualification

EconomicsData AnalysisMachine LearningSQLPythonRData VisualizationStatistical TechniquesCross-functional CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in economics, math, statistics, engineering, computer science, or related area and 2 years' experience in a role using data, statistics, or economics

Doctoral degree in economics, math, statistics, engineering, computer science, or related area

Preferred

Prior work experience analyzing large datasets (preferably coding in SQL, R, or Python)

Prior work experience assisting with academic research

Benefits

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.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.