886779 - ECONOMIC CONSULTANT - 40042025

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

6d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Economic Consultant independently performs advanced-level work under limited supervision of the Economic Consultant-SES on the Workforce Statistics and Economic Research, Workforce Program Analysis team. The role conducts complex economic research and analysis, compiles data, and distributes or presents findings to the public. It researches appropriate data sources and methodologies for major quantitative and qualitative projects relevant to agency goals, applying industry standards and best practices.

The position designs, manages, and conducts research projects from inception through publication. Projects may use econometric techniques to predict economic trends, evaluate agency programs, analyze historical demographic employment patterns, or improve internal processes. The consultant validates data and produces timely, accurate performance-outcome reporting for Department of Commerce entities, USDOL, CareerSource Florida, local workforce development boards, and other stakeholders. The role also develops surveys and data-collection instruments and analyzes management systems and performance-reporting issues across state and local workforce programs.

The consultant coordinates with Employ Florida and One-Stop Service Tracking on systems integration and interfaces connected to reporting requirements. The position monitors proposed changes to laws and regulations affecting federal and state reporting, advises on data-collection and reporting methodologies, and follows labor-market events and policy debates. It provides research and analytical insight on policy issues, leads team projects when appropriate, and performs other related duties as assigned.

The position is full-time and based in Tallahassee, Florida. Duties are performed at the work location; travel may be required, and the employee must provide their own transportation. A Level 2 security background screening, including fingerprinting and checks of local, state, and national law-enforcement records, is required before employment. The salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related social science.
• Advanced knowledge of economic theory, principles, terminology, and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of statistics.
• Advanced knowledge of data-collection principles and methods.
• Advanced knowledge of research design and analysis.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data using statistical and analytical software packages such as R, Tableau, Python, 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 high-quality reports and analyses for publication independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable economics-related rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• 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, take initiative, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Successful completion of a Level 2 pre-employment security background screening, including fingerprinting and law-enforcement record checks.
• Duties are performed at the work location; travel may be required, and the employee must provide their own transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with workforce development programs.
• Familiarity with case management system data.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and conduct major quantitative and qualitative research projects from inception through publication.
• Propose relevant project ideas and complete approved projects, which may include economic forecasting, program evaluation, demographic employment analysis, or process improvement.
• Research appropriate data sources and methodologies using industry standards and best practices.
• Compile, analyze, and validate economic and workforce data and deliver accurate, timely performance-outcome reports to relevant agencies and stakeholders.
• Develop surveys and other data-collection instruments for state workforce program analysis.
• Identify and analyze management-system and performance-reporting problems related to state and local workforce programs, including Wagner-Peyser, WIOA, Welfare Transition, FSET, MSFW, and TAA.
• Coordinate with Employ Florida and One-Stop Service Tracking on systems integration and interfaces related to reporting requirements.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting federal and state reporting requirements and advise on related data-collection and reporting methodologies.
• Follow labor-market events, policy debates, research resources, data sources, methodologies, findings, and relevant software tools.
• Provide research and analytical input on visible policy issues, including framing issues, identifying methodologies, and facilitating or conducting research.
• Take a leadership role on team projects, provide expert guidance, and coordinate team members’ activities when appropriate.
• Provide regular reporting, technical assistance, and novel analyses to workforce development boards, state agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental coverage.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• Annual and sick leave benefits.
• Student loan forgiveness program, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition fee waivers accepted by major Florida colleges and universities.
• Ongoing comprehensive training.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior