Economist 4 (PCN 040017)

State of Alaska•Anchorage or Juneau, AK

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Revenue, Tax Division is recruiting for an Economist 4 in Anchorage or Juneau. This position leads the development, modeling, and publication of major statewide revenue forecasts and economic reports, including the Revenue Sources Book, Spring Forecast, and the Indirect Expenditure Report. The role involves developing and maintaining advanced econometric models for non-petroleum revenue forecasting, conducting complex economic research and fiscal analysis, and coordinating cross-agency contributors. The position also requires representing the Division in communicating analytical findings to policymakers and stakeholders. There is a strong preference for candidates experienced in producing error-free quantitative work, managing large datasets and models, delivering high-stakes analytical products with minimal supervision, and building effective stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

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.
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, tax law and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitor progress and evaluate outcomes.
Ability to inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitate cooperation and motivate team members to accomplish group goals.
Ability to effectively apply technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develop technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; be sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.
Demonstrated experience producing error-free quantitative work.
Demonstrated experience managing large and complex datasets and models.
Demonstrated experience delivering accurate, high-stakes analytical products with minimal supervision on tight deadlines.
Proven strengths in building effective stakeholder relationships.
Proven strengths in communicating technical results to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, modeling, and publication of major statewide revenue forecasts and economic reports, including the Revenue Sources Book, Spring Forecast, and the Indirect Expenditure Report, ensuring accuracy, statutory compliance, and high analytical standards.
Develop and maintain advanced econometric models for non-petroleum revenue forecasting, applying economic theory and statistical techniques to deliver reliable projections used by the Legislature and executive leadership.
Conduct complex economic research and fiscal analysis on revenue trends and legislative proposals, authoring clear, high-quality narrative and technical work products under tight timelines.
Coordinate cross-agency contributors and manage multi-stage publication cycles, ensuring data integrity, error-free outputs, and effective project execution.
Represent the Division in communicating analytical findings to policymakers, stakeholders, and partnering agencies, providing expert guidance on tax policy and economic impacts.