Regulatory Research Analyst Internship
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 20 - 22
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ARIZONA OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITYThe Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is committed to advancing Arizonas workforce and fostering opportunities for well-paying jobs in line with Governor Hobbss vision. Collaborating with state federal local tribal educational business labor and community partners OEO serves as the states workforce planning coordinator conducts economic and demographic research and provides employment and demographic analysis. |
REGULATORY RESEARCH ANALYST INTERNSHIP
| Job Location: |
1400 West Washington Street
Phoenix AZ 85007
| Posting Details: |
Hourly: $20.00 - $22.00
Grade: 4
Open Until Business Needs Are Met
| Job Summary: |
The Regulatory Research Analyst Intern will be under the direct supervision of the Regulatory Economist. The intern will learn the importance of and how to be a part of executing the OEOs statutory mission of evaluating the economic impact and efficiency of state regulations. This internship offers hands-on experience in applied microeconomics regulatory analysis and public policy.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
| Job Duties: |
Cost Savings Analysis (A.A.C. Rule Revisions):
Conduct quarterly analyses to estimate the projected cost savings for Arizona businesses resulting from amended or eliminated rules in the Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.)
This involves meticulous review of rule text to identify the primary beneficiaries and classification of impacted industries using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes
Economic Impact Assessment GRRC Memos:
Review and summarize the economic impact statements of proposed rules
The intern will assist in preparing memos for the Governors Regulatory Review Council which summarize the economic effects on stakeholders and verify that the proposed rules quantifiable and qualitative benefits outweigh their estimated costs
Regulatory Burden Measurement:
Aid in ongoing research to quantify the restrictiveness of the A.A.C
This includes measuring total word count restrictive word counts and rule pages to establish historical trends in regulatory growth or reduction
Rule Inventory Management:
Maintain and update the comprehensive inventory of all new and eliminated A.A.C. rules
This work requires classifying the statutory authority of each rule as originating from Agency authority State statute or Federal mandate
There will be an opportunity to contribute to the refinement and enhancement of the current methodology
Economic Analysis:
Assist the Regulatory Economist with ad-hoc projects involving general economic analysis data collection statistical review and policy research as needs arise within the office
| Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
Applied economics and policy
Regulatory frameworks
Cost-benefit analysis
Industry classification
Skills in:
Quantitative analysis
Research and interpretation
Technical writing
Data management
Abilities:
Attention to detail
Independent work
Critical thinking
Project management
| Selective Preference(s): |
Completion of university-level coursework in Econometrics cost-benefit analysis or Finance
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
Currently pursuing a degree in Economics Public Policy Finance or a closely related quantitative/analytical field
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
| Contact Us: |
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Spss
- Data Collection
- R
- Stata
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Data Mining
- Calculus
- Market Research
- Operations Research
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.
