Economist
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Economist. This position is responsible for performing economic analysis. Responsible for developing methods and procedures to analyze and forecast transportation economic impacts; conducting economic analyses and research to assist in determining what alternative funding sources will ensure future needed revenues; critically reviewing and evaluating MDT activities to ensure consistency with federal and state requirements; and researching industry practices. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Alternative Funding Section Supervisor and does not manage others.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. OR 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- 1 year of related experience (for Level 2.1)
- 2 years of related experience (for Level 2.2)
- 3 years of related experience (for Level 2.3)
- Ability to build relationships and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to extract insights from large transportation datasets, identify trends, and interpret complex findings for a non-technical audience.
- Skilled in creating models to forecast traffic demand, revenue, economic impacts, or budgetary needs.
- Ability to produce clear reports and presentations that translate technical analysis into actionable recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Developing methods and procedures to analyze and forecast transportation economic impacts
- Conducting economic analyses and research to assist in determining what alternative funding sources will ensure future needed revenues
- Critically reviewing and evaluating MDT activities to ensure consistency with federal and state requirements
- Researching industry practices
Benefits
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
