SENIOR ECONOMIC DATA ANALYST

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $56,098 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is committed to advancing Arizona's workforce and fostering opportunities for well-paying jobs. OEO serves as the State's Workforce Planning Coordinator, conducts economic and demographic research, and provides employment and demographic analysis. OEO also supports the Arizona Finance Authority (AFA) in ensuring streamlined financing for businesses, community infrastructure, and first-time home buyers. This role involves bridging quantitative economic research, data pipeline administration, and strategic technical communication, working with Senior Economists to synthesize complex analytical models and micro-data research into executive-level submission packages, regional decision-making tools, and technical deliverables. The position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust, with many State employees participating in the State’s Remote Work Program.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience conducting applied economic research, managing quantitative research projects, or coordinating technical deliverables across analytical teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical software (R, Python, SAS), database querying (SQL), or advanced spreadsheet modeling.
• Strong foundation in microeconomics, labor market theory, human capital accumulation, and wage determination dynamics.
• Comprehensive understanding of empirical research methods, econometric techniques, counterfactual analysis, and longitudinal evaluation frameworks.
• Deep familiarity with microdata structures, administrative datasets, relational databases, and data linkage protocols.
• Thorough knowledge of research project management, deliverable pipeline tracking, and quality assurance protocols for analytical teams.
• Advanced skill in working with, cleaning, manipulating, and analyzing large, complex, datasets using modern statistical tools (e.g., R, Python, SAS, SQL, or Excel).
• Superior Skill in translating complex econometric models, statistical outputs, and multi-disciplinary inputs to clear, executive-level summaries, white papers, and technical papers.
• Proven ability to manage multi-analyst research workflows, establish deliverables schedules, and coordinate inputs across technical teams.
• Skill in structuring quantitative data into intuitive tables, charts, and executive presentations for non-technical leadership and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly master new subject matter areas, industry contexts, and policy frameworks without requiring prior domain specialization.
• Ability to maintain meticulous standards for data quality control, statistical accuracy, and data privacy protocols across high-stakes reports.
• Ability to collaborate seamlessly with quantitative economists, data engineers, administrative leads, and external decision-makers.
• Ability to represent the research team in inter-agency technical meetings, clearly explaining research methodologies and data limitations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience formatting technical reports or data visualization packages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with Senior Economists in Division 1 (Applied Analysis) and Division 2 (Modeling and Forecasting) to manage research project timelines and assemble required analytical deliverables.
• Synthesize back-end econometric models, predictive frameworks, and longitudinal outcome analyses with front-end visualization products into cohesive research reports. Oversee the compile-stage formatting, technical review, and submission schedule for core analytical products, including regional labor market needs maps, training-to-jobs right-sizing models, metric packs, and quarterly attribution memos.
• Enforce rigorous quality control standards across all economic research, statistical models, and regional data outputs prior to executive review.
• Serve as the primary Economic Analysis point of contact for external state agencies, higher education institutions, research bodies, and regional economic partners.
• Coordinate data-sharing workflows, data collection protocols, and data integration pipelines with external entities.
• Facilitate technical briefings and information-sharing sessions to help non-technical stakeholders interpret and apply complex economic research.
• Connect internal OEO operational divisions (Finance, Project Office, Executive Leadership) with the economic research team to align technical milestones with reporting schedules.
• Ensure economic deliverables directly support regional decision-making, resource allocation models, and career pathway analysis.
• Track and evaluate feedback on participant transitions and workforce outcomes to continuously refine research methodologies.
• Regularly brief the LMI Director on research pipeline statuses, milestone progress, and inter-agency technical requirements.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Retirement plan
• Health and dental insurance
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior