Head Economist (New York)

DoorDashGlobal Policy Development & ResearchPublic Policy & CommunicationsHead EconomistJOE ID Number: 2026-01_111477476Date Posted: 05/15/2026Position Title/Short DescriptionTitle: Head EconomistSection: Full-Time NonacademicLocations: Washington D.C., District of Columbia, UNITED STATESNew York, New York, UNITED STATESJEL Classifications:J0 -- General H0 -- GeneralKeywords: Economic impact analysis
Policy research
Legislative and regulatory analysis
Statistical analysis (hypothesis testing, experimentation, regressions)
Quantitative research
SQL
Data analytics
Research agenda setting
Vision and direction
Team management
Global remit
Senior stakeholder influence
Policy positioning
Policymaker engagement
Thought leadership
Academic and think tank partnerships
Public-facing research / economic impact reports
Future of work
Local commerce / local economies
Platform economics (gig economy — Dashers, merchants, consumers)Salary Range: $214,200 - $315,000 USDFull Text of JOE Listing:About the Team
The Global Policy Development & Research Team forms a core part of our Public Policy & Communications Organization — leading the economic and legislative analysis that drives our policy strategy and storytelling around the world. This high-impact team uncovers and explains the impact of proposed legislative and regulatory changes, shapes our global policy positions, and communicates DoorDash’s role in driving impact in local economies.
About the Role
DoorDash is looking for an experienced Global Head of Policy Research, serving as our Head Economist, to lead our research function. In this role, you will analyze the role we play in local economies and the impact we drive for Dashers, merchants, and consumers — and shape how we share our insights externally. In this expansive role, you’ll lead a team that explores how the DoorDash platform drives economic activity around the world and shapes the broader policy conversation about the future of work and local commerce.
Full job description here: Requirements:External Application LinkApplication deadline: 06/30/2026