The Lead Economist will build EliseAI’s housing economics research and market insights function. Responsibilities include analyzing proprietary data, creating housing benchmarks and reports, developing compelling narratives, presenting findings to executives, clients, and media, and partnering with marketing, product, and data teams. The role will also expand research through media and academic partnerships and strengthen the company’s employer brand. Candidates need strong quantitative storytelling, modern data-stack skills, housing interest, and willingness to work in-office four to five days weekly.