Economic Policy & Research Consultant

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Commerce seeks an Economic Consultant to conduct complex economic research and analysis within the Workforce Statistics and Economic Research team. The role involves designing and managing research projects, analyzing workforce program data, and providing expert consultation on policy issues relevant to state and federal labor markets.

The incumbent will develop survey instruments, coordinate with stakeholders including the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related Social Science
• Advanced knowledge of economic theory, statistics, and research design principles
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data using software packages such as R, Tableau, Python or SQL
• Ability to manage large economic and workforce research projects and coordinate team members
• Ability to write reports and analyses for publication at a high level of quality
• Familiarity with workforce development programs (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Design and manage quantitative and qualitative research projects.
• Analyze workforce program data.
• Provide expert consultation on policy issues relevant to state and federal labor markets.
• Develop survey instruments.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Communicate findings to internal and external audiences.

Skills

Economic theory

Statistics

Research design

Data analysis

Communication of findings

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Economics/Statistics/Mathematics/related Social Science

Tools

R

Tableau

Python

SQL

Job description

The Florida Department of Commerce seeks an Economic Consultant to conduct complex economic research and analysis within the Workforce Statistics and Economic Research team. The role involves designing and managing research projects, analyzing workforce program data, and providing expert consultation on policy issues relevant to state and federal labor markets.

The incumbent will develop survey instruments, coordinate with stakeholders including the U.S.