Economist

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

2d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

As an Economist at Department of Economic Development, you will work as part of a professional team whose goal is to ensure good data governance and enable data-driven decision making for the agency. The Economist will conduct program evaluations, policy evaluations, and create forecasts. The Economist will also assist with research requests, such as market research, spatial analysis, industry or supply chain analysis, lead generation, and other requests from staff and outside partners. Furthermore, the Economist will maintain and update data transparency initiatives. The Economist will also gather and analyze non-DED data that is needed by DED staff, such as that from the U.S. Census Bureau or U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The Economist will assist in preparing agency reports for the Legislature.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics or a specialized field related to agency function
Four years experience in business or economic research
Valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation
Regular and reliable attendance is required
Knowledge of research, statistical and investigative procedures and techniques
Knowledge of statistical theory and the application thereof
Ability to design and analyze research and statistical studies
Ability to interpret the results of studies performed
Ability to effectively present these analyses and conclusions

Nice To Haves

Master's degree highly desirable and may be substituted for two years work experience
Experience in R, Python, GIS software (such as ESRI ArcPro or Business Analyst), query languages, and data visualization platforms (such as Microsoft PowerBI)
Masters or PhD in Economics preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct program/policy evaluations and analyses based on state or federal legislation/ regulations
Complete ad hoc research requests from DED staff and external customers
Design and implement methodology to create economic indicators or performance metrics
Create reports for indicators or performance metrics
Design and oversee data collection and analysis, and reporting and present of conclusions
Conduct economic impact analyses
Prepare agency reports
Build econometric models
Create data visualizations or maps
Provide revenue forecasts for the ImagiNE program
Gather and analyze non-DED data that is needed by DED staff, such as that from the U.S. Census Bureau or U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Maintain and update data transparency initiatives

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun, inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment