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Navan is seeking a driven, proactive and experienced Economist to join our growing team. This first-of-its-kind role is an exciting opportunity to shape the research and economic function at Navan, the leading all-in-one business travel, payments, and expense management platform. Using data from millions of trips and purchases by 10,000+ companies worldwide, you will build economic indicators that deepen and drive the world’s understanding of global business travel and corporate spend. You will use these indicators to advance Navan’s position as a global authority on business travel and expense. This position requires a self-starter with a proven track record in complex economic analyses and excellent storytelling.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of our broader Data Science and Analytics function, you will…
- Perform complex econometric and statistical analysis on travel and spending patterns to identify emerging macroeconomic trends, forecast future business activity, and understand the drivers of corporate travel and expense.
- Craft compelling data-driven stories and insights for multiple channels—including press releases, blog posts, white papers, and executive keynotes—to illustrate why business travel and spend are critical leading indicators for the global economy.
- Partner with our Marketing and Comms teams to serve as an internal expert and external spokesperson, presenting your findings to journalists, industry analysts, and at major economic and travel conferences.
- Continuously monitor the global economic landscape, linking external events (e.g., policy changes, supply chain disruptions, market volatility) to the proprietary trends you observe in Navan's data.
- Serve as a key economic advisor to leadership and strategy teams, translating your macro findings into concise, high-level briefings on risks, opportunities, and the business's competitive positioning.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a "full-stack" economist who is as comfortable with complex econometrics as they are with presenting to an executive or a journalist. This means:
- 5-7 years experience with an advanced degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Deep expertise in econometrics, forecasting, and statistical analysis, with experience modeling complex, "messy" datasets.
- Required proficiency in SQL, a statistical language (Python or R), and common data visualization tools.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills translating complex economic findings with simplicity and clarity for executives, media, and the public. We’d love to see examples of previous writing, presentations and data visualizations.
- Voracious consumer of business news. Bonus points if you have previously established yourself as a voice on business, economics or data on e.g. Substack or X.
- A collaborative and approachable style, with a proven ability to build relationships and manage priorities with cross-functional teams.
- A practical, business-first mindset focused on driving real business results and supporting decisions, not just academic theory.
COMPENSATION
The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity. For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.
- Pay Range: $172,000 USD - $265,000 USD
INTRODUCTION
Navan is seeking a driven, proactive and experienced Economist to join our growing team. This first-of-its-kind role is an exciting opportunity to shape the research and economic function at Navan, the leading all-in-one business travel, payments, and expense management platform. Using data from millions of trips and purchases by 10,000+ companies worldwide, you will build economic indicators that deepen and drive the world’s understanding of global business travel and corporate spend. You will use these indicators to advance Navan’s position as a global authority on business travel and expense. This position requires a self-starter with a proven track record in complex economic analyses and excellent storytelling.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of our broader Data Science and Analytics function, you will…
- Perform complex econometric and statistical analysis on travel and spending patterns to identify emerging macroeconomic trends, forecast future business activity, and understand the drivers of corporate travel and expense.
- Craft compelling data-driven stories and insights for multiple channels—including press releases, blog posts, white papers, and executive keynotes—to illustrate why business travel and spend are critical leading indicators for the global economy.
- Partner with our Marketing and Comms teams to serve as an internal expert and external spokesperson, presenting your findings to journalists, industry analysts, and at major economic and travel conferences.
- Continuously monitor the global economic landscape, linking external events (e.g., policy changes, supply chain disruptions, market volatility) to the proprietary trends you observe in Navan's data.
- Serve as a key economic advisor to leadership and strategy teams, translating your macro findings into concise, high-level briefings on risks, opportunities, and the business's competitive positioning.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a "full-stack" economist who is as comfortable with complex econometrics as they are with presenting to an executive or a journalist. This means:
- 5-7 years experience with an advanced degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Deep expertise in econometrics, forecasting, and statistical analysis, with experience modeling complex, "messy" datasets.
- Required proficiency in SQL, a statistical language (Python or R), and common data visualization tools.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills translating complex economic findings with simplicity and clarity for executives, media, and the public. We’d love to see examples of previous writing, presentations and data visualizations.
- Voracious consumer of business news. Bonus points if you have previously established yourself as a voice on business, economics or data on e.g. Substack or X.
- A collaborative and approachable style, with a proven ability to build relationships and manage priorities with cross-functional teams.
- A practical, business-first mindset focused on driving real business results and supporting decisions, not just academic theory.
COMPENSATION
The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity. For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.
- Pay Range: $172,000 USD - $265,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Economist
Verify your economics degree meets specialty occupation
H-1B1 visa requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. For Economist roles, economics, applied mathematics, econometrics, or quantitative finance all qualify. A general business degree without a quantitative focus can trigger employer hesitation during LCA filing.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for Economist roles. This filters out companies that have never sponsored H-1B visa1 or H-1B workers and saves you from roles that will stall at the offer stage.
Use OFLC Wage Search to set realistic salary expectations
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know the minimum the employer must legally offer for your specific Economist role and metro area.
Get your O*NET occupation code before applying
The O*NET profile for Economists lists the job zone classification and required education level that consular officers reference when assessing specialty occupation. Knowing your SOC code lets you align your resume and job title to match what the DOL formally recognizes for this role.
Request consulate-track filing rather than USCIS petition
Unlike H-1B, H-1B1 Singapore applications are adjudicated at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, not through USCIS. Confirm your employer's immigration counsel understands this distinction. Misrouting the filing through standard H-1B USCIS channels is a common and avoidable mistake for first-time H-1B1 sponsors.
Carry LCA and employment documents to your consulate interview
Your employer's certified Labor Condition Application, your offer letter, and your academic credentials must travel with you to the consular interview. Officers frequently ask Economists to demonstrate the specialty occupation link between their degree and their specific research or advisory duties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Economist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore?
Yes. Economist positions consistently qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in economics, applied mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field. The DOL's O*NET classification for Economists sits at Job Zone 5, the highest education tier, which supports the specialty occupation determination at the consular interview.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for Economist roles?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely, has an annual cap of 5,400 that has never been exhausted, and is adjudicated at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore rather than through USCIS. The main trade-off is that H-1B1 does not confer dual intent, so Singaporean Economists on H-1B1 cannot simultaneously pursue a green card without additional planning.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas for Economists?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Economist roles filtered by employers with documented H-1B1 or H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. Federal agencies, multilateral research institutions, financial services firms, and economics consulting groups are among the employer categories that regularly file LCAs for Economist positions in the United States.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for the H-1B1 LCA filing?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location, that no strike or lockout is in effect, and that existing employees have been notified. The certified LCA is then presented at your consular interview alongside your offer letter and credentialing documents.
Can I switch Economist jobs while on an H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new H-1B1 visa stamp issued at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore before re-entering on that employer's authorization. Unlike H-1B portability rules, H-1B1 does not allow you to start work with the new employer while the application is pending inside the United States.
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