Head- Economic Research

Position Overview

The role will lead external engagement, strategic project execution, state government partnerships, and revenue development. This role acts as a bridge between high-level economic policy priorities and practical execution. Working alongside policy and research teams, you will drive state-level reforms, build multi-stakeholder partnerships, and ensure the financial sustainability and growth of the departments portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• State Engagement & Reform Implementation: Design and execute structured engagement programs with state governments, focusing on state industrial policies, economic competitiveness, and cross-state best practice sharing.
• Business Development & Project Acquisition: Identify, secure, and manage externally funded strategic projects with Central/State Governments, multilateral/bilateral bodies, foundations, and industry partners.
• Financial Management & P&L Ownership: Take ownership of the departments financial targets by building recurring revenue streams, managing project budgets, and scaling flagship economic platforms.
• Institutional Partnerships: Establish long-term collaborative initiatives with international organizations (e.g., World Bank, IFC, IMF), government ministries, and think tanks.
• Leadership & Briefing Support: Deliver rapid-response briefing papers, talking points, and analytical notes on emerging policy issues for senior organizational leadership.
• Flagship Initiatives: Conceptualize and anchor major policy platforms and forums that align high-impact policy discussions with commercial viability.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Education: Postgraduate degree or higher in Economics, Public Policy, Management, Public Administration, or related disciplines.
• Experience: 16–20 years of experience across public policy, government affairs, business development, consulting, or project development.
• Business Acumen & P&L: Proven ability to manage budgets, secure project funding, and scale revenue streams.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience engaging with senior government officials, multilateral bodies, and industry leaders.
• Public Policy & Economics: Deep understanding of the Indian economy, state-level policies, and government-industry interfaces.
• Communication: Exceptional drafting capabilities for high-level briefs, project proposals, and strategic notes.
• Modern Productivity Tools: High proficiency in leveraging digital and AI-enabled tools for research, drafting, and workflow management