Economist

Economist 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.

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• 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

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. OR 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Level 2.1 - $39.27/hr: 1 year of related experience.
• Level 2.2 - $41.18/hr: 2 years of related experience.
• Level 2.3 - $43.24/hr: 3 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

Salary: $39.27 - 43.24 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location: Helena

Agency: Department of Transportation

Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date: Sep 28, 2026, 3:22:43 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Oct 14, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name: Alycia Gereg | Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io | Contact Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.