Economist V - Downtown, Oahu

State of Hawai'i•Island of Oahu, HI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is located in the Tax Research and Planning Office, Department of Taxation. The Tax Research and Planning Office (Office) prepares statistical reports on tax collection, provides estimates of the revenue consequences of proposed legislation, and conducts research to help design and evaluate State tax policies and programs. The Office provides administrative and technical support to the Council on Revenues, which provides forecasts of general fund tax revenues and the state's total personal income. The Office supports the Council on Revenues by maintaining an econometric model and data required to predict tax collections based on forecasts of various economic variables that are provided by the Council members. The primary purpose of this position is to conduct research and prepare studies using accepted statistical and analytical techniques to assist in developing new tax legislation and in evaluating existing tax policies and tax programs.

Requirements

Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with a major in economics or finance.
Four Years of progressively responsible work experience conducting complex economic research studies and analyses of major economic areas or issues which demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and theories, as well as the implications of economic information and trends; and skill in the application of economic analysis in the formulation of sound projects and programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and prepare studies using accepted statistical and analytical techniques to assist in developing new tax legislation and in evaluating existing tax policies and tax programs.