2026 FT Manager, Economist

Position Summary

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 high-quality production-grade 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 cross-functional 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 theory analysis.

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

Demonstrates up-to-date 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 on improvement 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.

This role is in Bentonville, AR. Walmart and Sams Club does offer housing and relocation benefits to students that meet qualifications. A successful candidate will not require sponsorship from Walmart for authorization to work now or in the future.

Act with Integrity

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, e.g., 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, self-aware, honest, and transparent.

Serve our Customers and Members

Delivers expected business results while putting the customer/member first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acts with an Every Day LowCost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers/members. Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics, customer/member insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the teams strategy.

Strive for Excellence: 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 risk-taking 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Option 1: Bachelors degree in economics, math, statistics, engineering, computer science, or related area and 2 years experience in a role using data, statistics, or economics. Option 2: Doctoral degree in economics, math, statistics, engineering, computer science, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior work experience analyzing large datasets (preferably coding in SQL, R, or Python). Prior work experience assisting with academic research.

Primary Location

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.