Economist
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Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Economic Development - Agency 72
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Job Description:
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.
Look at what we have to offer!
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (thats not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 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
At the State we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect acting ethically in all situations and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
Job Duties: 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; and Provide revenue forecasts for the ImagiNE program. Other duties as assigned within the scope of classification.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree in business administration economics or a specialized field related to agency function plus four years experience in business or economic research. Masters degree highly desirable and may be substituted for two years work experience
Preferred Qualifications: 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.
Other: Minimal travel may be required. As such the incumbent must be able to present a valid drivers license or another form of reliable transportation. Pay commensurate with experience. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of: research statistical and investigative procedures and techniques; and of statistical theory and the application thereof. Ability to: design and analyze research and statistical studies; to interpret the results of studies performed; and to effectively present these analyses and conclusions.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Python
- Spss
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Stata
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Survey Design
- Calculus
- SAS
- Statistics
About Company
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