1400 West Washington Street

Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $55000 - $65000

Grade: 20

This position will remain open until business needs are met

The Economist II will conduct rigorous analysis of employment trends wages and demographic shifts to produce the monthly employment report while also providing critical insights to education and economic development partners to ensure state programs meet statutory value-added earnings thresholds.

This position will serve as the primary analyst helping to support the data needs of the Governors Workforce Cabinet directly supporting the Talent Ready AZ this role the incumbent will also lead efforts to align state workforce strategies with high-demand industry needs specifically by developing and validating Labor Market Information (LMI) required for Workforce Pell eligibility.

To modernize the states data infrastructure the Economist II will champion the integration of AI tools to automate legacy reporting processes and streamline data pipeline updates. This includes designing and deploying website API capabilities to expand public data accessibility and supporting AI risk analysis. By leveraging advanced scripting and automation the role will minimize manual data entry for agency reviews and UI claims requests allowing for a deeper focus on macro-level trend analysis and the continuous improvement of the states Integrated Data System.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The Economist II will conduct rigorous analysis of employment trends wages and demographic shifts to produce the monthly employment report while also providing critical insights to education and economic development partners to ensure state programs meet statutory value-added earnings thresholds

In this role the incumbent will also lead efforts to align state workforce strategies with high-demand industry needs specifically by developing and validating Labor Market Information (LMI) required for Workforce Pell eligibility

Updating and communicating the Cabinets strategic metric goals while providing technical assistance to partner state agencies to enhance their workforce data collection and analytical capabilities

The Economist II will serve as the primary analyst helping to support the data needs of the Governors Workforce Cabinet directly supporting the Talent Ready AZ initiative

The Economist II will champion the integration of AI tools to automate legacy reporting processes and streamline data pipeline updates

Maintains and updates data files charts and tables for various information products in a timely and accurate manner

Assists OEO Labor Systems and Workforce teams with project deliverables as needed

Knowledge of:

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)related initiatives Workforce Pell eligibility requirements and statutory value-added earnings thresholds

Labor market information (LMI) systems employment and wage data and workforce analytics used in state and federal workforce programs

Data governance performance metrics and reporting requirements supporting executive-level workforce strategy and policy development

Skill in:

Strong analytical skills to evaluate employment trends wages demographic shifts and high-demand industry needs and translate findings into actionable insights

Developing validating and communicating LMI products for diverse stakeholders including the Governors Workforce Cabinet and partner state agencies

Leveraging AI tools automation and data pipelines to modernize reporting processes improve efficiency and enhance data quality

Ability to:

Clearly communicate complex economic and workforce data to both technical and non-technical audiences supporting informed decision-making at the executive level

Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously meet recurring reporting deadlines and adapt analyses to evolving policy and strategic priorities

Lead cross-agency analytical initiatives and provide technical assistance that strengthens workforce data collection and analytical capacity

An individual with a Bachelors degree in Economics or a quantitative discipline

Strong research and analysis skills can write articles and make presentations

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

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