884767 - ECONOMIC CONSULTANT - 40050020

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

7d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position independently performs advanced level work under limited supervision as an Economic Consultant – SES in the Economic Analysis and Information Delivery Section. The incumbent will conduct complex economic research studies and analysis, compile economic data for various assignments, and distribute and/or present information to the public. This position is responsible for researching the appropriate data sources and methodologies to be used in major quantitative and qualitative research projects that are relevant to the agency’s goals and objectives. Data sources and methodologies recommended should be based on industry standards and best practices. Mains up to date on existing and new resources relevant to their responsibilities, including but not limited to data sources, methodologies, research findings, and software tools. Actively follows current events and policy debates pertinent to national, state, and local labor markets. Provides input and expert insight for highly visible policy issues. This includes defining and/or framing issues, identifying appropriate methodologies, and requesting, facilitating, or conducting research and analysis. Designs, manages and conducts major quantitative and qualitative research projects from inception to publication, that are relevant to the agency’s goals and objectives. Takes initiative to propose relevant project ideas and complete them if approved. Projects may include applying econometric techniques to predict economic trends, agency program evaluation or historical analyses of demographic employment patterns, as well as internal process improvements. Takes a leadership role on team projects, including providing expert guidance to others as needed, and coordinating team members’ activities when appropriate. Produces high-quality written analyses, reports, and visualizations for use both internally and externally. Prepares and delivers compelling presentations of findings and recommendations. Responds to research and data requests by building and analyzing economic, demographic and employment data using spreadsheets, programming, and statistical modeling. Synthesizes large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data to identify critical insights and explain in simplified language to ensure clarity and avoid the use of overly technical language. Collaborates with diverse teams, agency partners and internal and external customers in gathering user requirements and conducting agency related data analysis. Mains detailed documentation of assumptions, methodologies, coding notation and information sources utilized during the performance of all analytical tasks. Produces outcome reports for all completed projects. Performs other duties as required. This Economic Consultant serves as a senior economist on the Labor Market Analysis team in the Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research (WSER), Division of Workforce Services. This position takes a leading role on projects pertaining to economic, demographic, and employment research and analysis using programming, model building, statistics and regression techniques. They use strong relationship and communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams, agency partners and internal and external customers.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of economic theory, principles, terminology and techniques.
Advanced knowledge of statistics.
Advanced knowledge of data collection principles and methods.
Advanced knowledge of the principles of research design and analysis.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data using statistics and analytical software packages, such as R, Tableau, Python, IMPLAN or SQL.
Ability to manage large economic and workforce related research projects.
Ability to coordinate and direct team members activities on projects.
Ability to write reports and analyses for publication, independently and at a high level of quality.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to economics.
Ability to develop projections of the impact of economic programs, projects and changes in economic indicators.
Ability to collect, analyze and interpret economic data.
Ability to work independently and take initiative when appropriate.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related Social Science.
May be required to travel.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or above in Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics.
One year of analysis experience in a research environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex economic research studies and analysis.
Compile economic data for various assignments.
Distribute and/or present information to the public.
Research appropriate data sources and methodologies for quantitative and qualitative research projects.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of resources, data sources, methodologies, research findings, and software tools.
Follow current events and policy debates pertinent to national, state, and local labor markets.
Provide input and expert insight for highly visible policy issues.
Design, manage, and conduct major quantitative and qualitative research projects.
Propose relevant project ideas and complete them if approved.
Take a leadership role on team projects, providing expert guidance and coordinating activities.
Produce high-quality written analyses, reports, and visualizations.
Prepare and deliver compelling presentations of findings and recommendations.
Respond to research and data requests by building and analyzing economic, demographic and employment data.
Synthesize large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data to identify critical insights and explain in simplified language.
Collaborate with diverse teams, agency partners and internal and external customers.
Maintain detailed documentation of assumptions, methodologies, coding notation and information sources.
Produce outcome reports for all completed projects.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment