Staff Policy Economist

Details

Airbnb's Policy & Communications team is seeking a Staff Policy Economist within the Data Science organization to ensure engagements are data-driven and to provide actionable insights on high-visibility topics such as regulation, housing, tourism, economic development/impact, and taxes. The role requires strong quantitative skills, experience translating complex analyses into accessible resources, and the ability to collaborate across internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory impact analysis and quantitative modeling to inform policy positions and stakeholder engagements.
• Use AI/ML models to derive insights from legislation and other unstructured data sources.
• Collaborate with academics, external experts, and cross-functional partners (policy/comms, business, legal, finance, data science).
• Perform mapping and spatial analysis of data and create GIS-based outputs.
• Produce clear, compelling visualizations, dashboards, and maps to convey key concepts and findings.
• Convert insights into accessible “data journalism” materials for communications.
• Build prototypes, dashboards, and tools to scale data usage across the organization.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field.
• 6+ years of experience in data modeling and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex strategic analysis and causal inference (e.g., econometric regressions and quasi-experimental techniques).
• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with R and/or Python, SQL, data visualization tools, GIS, and Excel.
• Experience working with AI/ML on unstructured data sources (e.g., legislation) is expected.
• Strong project management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Exposure to policy and economics domains, or adjacent domains.

Location and Work Policy

• This position is US - Remote Eligible. Candidates must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity (some states are excluded). The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with the manager.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base pay range: $194,000 — $240,000 USD.
• The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Inclusion

• Airbnb is committed to inclusive hiring and provides disability accommodations for the application and interview process ([email protected]).