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Senior Economist
Lynker
United States
USD 103-108 / hour + Equity
Posted on Jan 24, 2026
Senior Economist
Location US-
ID 2026-1477
- Category
- Environmental Planning
- Position Type
- Part-Time
- Remote
- Yes
- Posted Salary Range
- USD $103.00 - USD $108.00 /Hr.
Overview
Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.
As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Economist to join our growing team.
Responsibilities
This positions responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Lead advanced economic analysis related to natural resource use, recreation, and socioeconomic impacts in protected areas
Apply non-market valuation methods and social welfare measures to assess the economic value of public lands and ecosystem services
Evaluate the economic impacts of human use and consumption on recreation experiences, local communities, and regional economies
Develop and apply analytical frameworks to support policy, planning, and management decisions within protected areas
Integrate economic findings with interdisciplinary research efforts involving social scientists, planners, and natural resource managers
Translate complex economic analyses into clear, actionable insights for policymakers, land managers, and stakeholders
Prepare high-quality technical reports, briefings, and documentation in accordance with federal scientific integrity standards
Serve as a senior subject matter expert advising on best practices, methodologies, and emerging trends in resource and non-market economics
Qualifications
We are looking for A PhD-level trained resource economist with 10 years of experience in social welfare measures in non-market economics.
Economist must demonstrate awareness through previous experience in natural resource issues in protected areas as it relates to human use/consumption, its impacts to recreation experience, and local and regional economics.
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
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