Economics - economics economist

Office of Economic & Demographic Research

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This is a full‑time economist position within the Legislative Office of Economic and Demographic Research. The position has primary responsibility for evaluating state economic development programs and assists in the analysis of fiscal policy proposals. The position also conducts return‑on‑investment and cost‑benefit analyses of economic development programs and fiscal policy proposals. The position conducts research, including literature reviews, of economic topics impacting the state’s economy.

Researches, analyzes and evaluates existing and proposed Florida programs involving economic incentives, economic development and fiscal policy.

Researches, analyzes and evaluates existing Florida programs which have statutory requirements for return on investment or cost benefit reporting.

Assists in updating and balancing the database for the statewide economic model.

Locates and compiles relevant state, local and federal data into a usable format.

Researches literature for information and concepts to use in the statewide model.

Compiles literature reviews of existing policy analyses using economic models.

Compiles literature reviews of existing policy analyses using return on investment and cost benefit techniques.

Knowledge of statistics.

Knowledge of social science research practices and standards.

Knowledge of computer software used in economic models.

Knowledge of computer software used in database management and quantitative analysis.

Knowledge of basic financial analysis principles.

Knowledge of data sources used in economic and demographic analysis.

Ability to prepare economic related charts, tables, slides, and other graphic presentations of data.

Ability to present technical materials to non-technical audiences in both written and oral forms.

Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret economic data.

Ability to organize economic data into logical format.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five years of professional research experience in one or more of the following areas: revenue or caseload forecasting, demographic forecasting; program research for a governmental agency, research institute or consulting firm; or full‑time instruction and/or research at a college or university in any of the following areas: social sciences, business or public administration, mathematics or statistics.

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, business or public administration, mathematics, statistics, or any of the social sciences can substitute for one year of the required experience.

A doctorate from an accredited college or university in economics, business or public administration, mathematics, statistics, or any of the social sciences can substitute for two years of the required experience.

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