Navan
Economist
$161K–$265K
San Francisco, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jan 9, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 5–7 years.
- Education
- Advanced degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
About the job
Build economic indicators from Navan’s travel and spending data, analyze macroeconomic trends, and communicate findings to business leaders, media, and the public.
What you'll do
- Analyze travel and spending patterns to identify trends, forecast business activity, and explain drivers of corporate travel and expense.
- Create data-driven content and present findings to journalists, analysts, conferences, and internal teams.
- Advise leadership and strategy teams with economic briefings on risks, opportunities, and competitive positioning.
What they ask for
- Advanced degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Expertise in econometrics, forecasting, and statistical analysis, including modeling complex datasets.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python or R, and common data visualization tools.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills; ability to collaborate across teams.
Nice to have
- Previously established voice on business, economics, or data, such as on Substack or X.
- Examples of prior writing, presentations, and data visualizations.
Pay
$161,250 — $265,000 USD (pay range; salary basis not specified)
Tools
SQL, Python, R
AI focus
Navan uses Metaview, an AI-assisted automated employment decision tool, to help evaluate resumes against job qualifications. Recruiters and hiring managers review outputs and make all final decisions; applicants may request review without AI assistance.
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