Economist 2/3

Revenue; Anchorage, Juneau (AK, AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division, seeks an Economist 2/3 in Anchorage or Juneau to develop and maintain revenue forecasts and analyze the fiscal impacts of tax policy.

The role emphasizes quantitative modeling, large dataset handling, and clear communication to policymakers and leadership within a hybrid governmental setting.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree in economics or a related field.
• Experience in collecting, analyzing, and reporting economic data.
• Strong analytical and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quantitative revenue forecasts for non-petroleum taxes.
• Evaluate policy impacts using macroeconomic models and large data sets.
• Prepare white papers and executive briefings communicating findings.
• Collaborate with agencies and legislators on fiscal notes and data inputs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Data management

Education

Economics degree

Tools

REMI modeling

Macroeconomic modeling

Job description

Job Description

Ready to have a direct part in shaping Alaska's financial future?

The Department of Revenue, Tax Division is recruiting for an Economist 2/3 in Anchorage or Juneau!

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

Pay will be determined based on location of selected individual.

What You Will Be Doing:

Develop, operate, refine, and maintain quantitative economic and revenue models that generate Alaska’s official non-petroleum revenue forecasts. This includes building defensible forecasting tools for corporate income tax (petroleum and non-petroleum) and statewide taxes such as motor fuel, tobacco, fisheries, estate, and mining license taxes; coordinating with agencies for data inputs; and producing accurate, high-visibility analytical work that informs statewide fiscal and budget decisions.

Evaluate the economic impacts of policies, projects, and statewide trends by operating REMI or similar macroeconomic modeling software; preparing and processing large datasets; developing and documenting modeling methodologies; validating assumptions; and producing clear, defensible analysis used by agencies, legislators, and executive leadership.

Design and execute economic research projects—ranging from recurring analytical assignments to innovative, broad-scope studies—by applying economic theory, statistical techniques, and quantitative reasoning to imperfect, complex, or emerging datasets. Produce high-quality white papers, technical memoranda, executive briefings, tables, charts, and presentations that effectively communicate revenue trends and economic findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Develop or assist in developing fiscal impact estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation affecting non-oil revenues. This includes evaluating statutory changes, analyzing potential revenue impacts, summarizing fiscal implications, responding to legislative inquiries, and supporting higher-level staff during committee hearings as needed.

Specialize in non-petroleum revenue analysis while contributing to interconnected economic and policy questions across the broader statewide revenue landscape. Your work will support both short-turnaround research requests and long-term model development projects, requiring collaboration with internal experts, independent judgment, and adaptation of standard methodologies to new or unprecedented economic issues.

We have a strong preference for candidates with demonstrated quantitative aptitude and experience working with large datasets and complex economic models, who consistently produce accurate, error-free analytical work under tight deadlines and can independently manage both short-turnaround tasks and long-term projects. Experience with tax policy, macroeconomic modeling, or industry-specific economic analysis is highly valued and enhances the precision and effectiveness of statewide revenue forecasting.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Department of Revenue’s mission is to collect and invest funds for public purposes to benefit Alaskans, and this position contributes to that mission by producing rigorous, data-driven economic and revenue analysis that informs tax policy, fiscal planning, and statewide decision-making. We value accuracy, integrity, collaboration, curiosity, innovation, and public service, and offer an environment that supports meaningful analytical work and continued professional growth.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Working in the Economic Research Group offers meaningful public service where your analysis helps shape Alaska’s long-term fiscal future, while providing hands‑on experience with complex economic and policy issues, mentorship from experienced experts, and access to the State of Alaska’s comprehensive benefits, including strong retirement options, generous leave, and professional development resources. Our team supports a healthy work‑life balance with structured schedules, predictable workloads, and hybrid telework flexibility, offering a rare combination of stability, growth, public impact, and a supportive environment committed to high‑quality economic work.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is being recruited as a dual location recruitment and can be located in either the State Office Building in Juneau or the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. After your initial training, the option of hybrid telework may be explored to further support productivity and a strong work‑life balance.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Data Management: Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and tools of data management, such as modeling techniques, data backup, data recovery, data dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, data archiving, data disposal, and data standardization processes.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

ECONOMIST 2

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Economics: Knowledge of economic policy, principles, and practices, market and non-market values, and the analysis and reporting of economic data.
• Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Completion of a postsecondary education program with a major emphasis in a discipline of economics.

And

Entry professional experience in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of economic, social science, or similar data.

ECONOMIST 3

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Creativity and Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-e