Economist 3 (PCN 043297)

State of Alaska•Anchorage or Juneau, AK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Revenue, Tax Division is recruiting for an Economist 3 in the Anchorage or Juneau area. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Pay will be determined based on the location of the selected candidate. The Department of Revenue’s mission is to collect and invest funds for public purposes to benefit Alaskans, and the Tax Division advances that mission by promoting tax compliance, delivering accurate information, and providing revenue forecasting that supports responsible decision-making. The Economic Research Group plays a key role in this work by producing rigorous, data-driven analysis that informs policymakers and strengthens Alaska’s long-term fiscal planning. As an Economist 3, your expertise directly supports Alaska’s ability to understand resource trends, shape sound tax policy, and evaluate the economic impacts of the state’s most critical industries. We value professionals who are analytical, curious, and motivated to work on high-impact public policy issues. Our culture prioritizes accuracy, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to producing objective, high-quality work that serves Alaskans. Joining our team means contributing to meaningful decisions that shape Alaska’s financial future while working in an environment that supports growth, independent thinking, and continuous learning.

Requirements

Competency in Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Competency in Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Competency in Data Management: Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and tools of data management, such as modeling techniques, data backup, data recovery, data dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, data archiving, data disposal, and data standardization processes.
Competency in Creativity and Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.
Competency in Economics and Accounting: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, tax law and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Competency in Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.
Competency in Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Competency in Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
Completion of a postsecondary education program with a major emphasis in a discipline of economics.
Progressively responsible professional experience in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of economic, social science, or similar data.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated quantitative aptitude and experience working with large datasets and complex economic models.
Consistently produce accurate, error-free analytical work under tight deadlines.
Independently manage both short-turnaround tasks and long-term projects.
Familiarity with oil and gas operations, petroleum economics, or tax policy is highly valued and enhances the precision and effectiveness of non-petroleum revenue analysis.

Responsibilities

Develop, operate, and refine quantitative economic and revenue models that produce Alaska’s official non-petroleum revenue forecast by building defensible forecasting tools for corporate income tax (petroleum and non-petroleum) and statewide taxes such as motor fuel, tobacco, fisheries, estate, and mining license taxes, while working extensively with statistical and spreadsheet software, collaborating with internal experts, validating assumptions, and delivering accurate, high-visibility analytical work that informs statewide fiscal decisions.
Evaluate the economic impacts of policies, projects, and statewide trends by using REMI or similar macroeconomic modeling software, preparing and structuring large datasets, designing modeling methodologies, interpreting model outputs, and producing clear, defensible analytical products used by agencies, legislators, and executive leadership.
Design and execute economic research projects that require innovation, application of economic theory, and skilled interpretation of imperfect or complex datasets by producing high-quality white papers, technical memoranda, executive briefings, tables, charts, and presentations that clearly communicate economic findings and revenue trends to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Develop or assist in developing fiscal impact estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation affecting non-oil revenues by evaluating statutory changes, analyzing tax policy impacts, summarizing revenue implications, and responding to legislative inquiries or participating in hearings as needed.
Specialize in non-petroleum revenue analysis by developing expertise in taxes, fees, and other non-oil revenue streams while contributing to petroleum-related analysis as needed based on statewide priorities, legislative requests, and project assignments.