Fiscal and Economic Analyst

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* Demonstrated proficiency in R, Python, or Julia for data management, statistical analysis, visualization, or reproducible research
* Experience developing reproducible data processes
* Master's degree in statistics, economics, or related quantitative social science
* Research interests in economic analysis
* Experience working with economic, workforce, demographic, education, fiscal, or other public-sector datasets
* Experience with GIS or geospatial analysis
* Experience working with non-profit and government organizations
* Experience presenting complex information to technical and non-technical audiences

The Fiscal and Economic Analyst provides data and analytical support to the Institute of Government's Workforce and Economic Development Division. The Fiscal and Economic Analyst primarily supports the unit's economists while also collaborating with demographers, geographers, and workforce and economic development professionals. The Analyst locates, acquires, and organizes public and private datasets for research conducted for local and state government decision-making, tax expenditure evaluation, fiscal analysis, and other public-sector projects. The Analyst works with economic, education, demographic, and labor market data to understand and communicate trends that will help legislators, government leaders, economic development professionals, education leaders, and other community stakeholders make data informed decisions. The position writes code for statistical and econometric modeling, forecasting, projections, and statistical inference. The Analyst may also take the lead in research and technical assistance projects based on their available time, skills, and experience.

Sitting at a computer for long periods of time. Occasional lifting of boxes and equipment (e.g., 25 pounds); walking between rooms and/or standing for hours at a time. Some in-state travel.

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Manage ongoing applied research projects including developing project plans, conducting research for projects, collecting, analyzing, and managing data and data processes, coordinating production of final deliverables, facilitating meetings, overseeing the efforts and contributions of other personnel, and other project management duties. Write and edit code using a statistical computing application (e.g., R, Julia, Python) following programming best practices. Update and maintain the division's existing economic products. Typical products include final project reports, executive summaries, meeting notes, and presentations.

Analyze the economic and fiscal impact of tax policy as requested by the Governor's Office, Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts, or the Georgia General Assembly. Determine appropriate statistical and quantitative procedures to be used in analysis. Interpret results of analysis and effectively communicate the impact in writing.

Provide support to automate and standardize data collection and management processes. Work across the Institute of Government organization to understand and connect disparate data sources in support of applied social science projects. Actively seek out ways to improve existing data management processes to better serve internal and external needs. Create data packets, community profiles, workforce snapshots, and other data-driven research products.

Develop and deliver training for clients and stakeholders. Coordinate with clients to determine training needs and craft the materials to meet desired outcomes.

Incorporate evaluation and feedback processes into workforce development and economic development projects. Responsibilities include data tracking, client follow-up, and other ad hoc evaluation and impact assessment efforts.