Petroleum Economist 1/2

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Hybrid telework opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

State of Alaska’s Tax Division seeks a Petroleum Revenue Analyst who will analyze oil and gas tax and production data, build robust revenue models, and forecast petroleum revenue using Excel and probabilistic tools. The role supports legislative analysis, prepares fiscal notes, and communicates findings to policymakers with clarity, accuracy, and independence.

You will collaborate with auditors, IT specialists, oil companies, consultants, and other agencies to ensure defensible modeling and

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of economics, accounting, tax principles.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus.
• Experience with research design and data interpretation.
• Technical credibility in applying policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze oil and gas tax and production data; compile and validate monthly and annual returns.
• Develop revenue models forecasting petroleum revenue using Excel and probabilistic tools.
• Prepare revenue estimates, fiscal notes, and technical materials for legislation.
• Collaborate with auditors, IT, industry and government stakeholders on data and modeling.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Economics & Accounting

Influencing/Negotiating

Research

Technical credibility

Job description

Job Description

Analyze Alaska’s oil & gas tax and production data by compiling, validating, and interpreting monthly and annual tax returns, including payments, production volumes, lease expenditures, and credits, while using specialized software, collaborating with auditors and technical experts, and delivering accurate, error-free quantitative work that informs statewide fiscal decisions.

Build, update, evaluate, and operate advanced revenue models that forecast petroleum revenue such as production tax, royalty estimates, oil and gas prices, natural gas commercialization scenarios, netback costs, and hypothetical field developments, using Excel, @RISK, and other statistical or probabilistic tools.

• Conduct economic research and produce high-quality analytical products by applying economic theory, analyzing imperfect or complex datasets, and developing clear white papers, executive briefings, tables, graphs, and presentations that communicate findings on petroleum revenue and related policy issues.
• Support legislative analysis and fiscal policy development by preparing revenue estimates, fiscal notes, and technical materials for proposed legislation, responding to data requests from policymakers, and contributing to committee hearings and discussions on oil and gas revenue issues.
• Collaborate with industry and government stakeholders, including auditors, IT specialists, oil companies, consultants, and other agencies, to gather data, validate assumptions, understand oil and gas operations, and ensure high-precision, defensible modeling and analysis for both short-deadline tasks and long-term projects.

Due to the highly technical and high-visibility nature of this work, we have a strong preference for candidates with demonstrated quantitative aptitude, experience working with large datasets and complex economic models, and a proven ability to consistently produce accurate, error-free analytical work under tight deadlines. We also value candidates with familiarity in oil and gas operations, petroleum economics, or tax policy, as this knowledge greatly enhances the quality and efficiency of petroleum revenue analysis.

Mission and Values/Culture

The Department of Revenue’s mission is to collect and invest funds for public purposes to benefit Alaskans, and the Tax Division advances that mission by promoting tax compliance, delivering accurate information, and providing revenue forecasting that supports responsible decision‑making. The Economic Research Group plays a key role in this work by producing rigorous, data-driven analysis that informs policymakers and strengthens Alaska’s long‑term fiscal planning. As a petroleum economist, your expertise directly supports Alaska’s ability to understand resource trends, shape sound tax policy, and evaluate the economic impacts of the state’s most critical industries. We value professionals who are analytical, curious, and motivated to work on high-impact public policy issues. Our culture prioritizes accuracy, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to producing objective, high-quality work that serves Alaskans. Joining our team means contributing to meaningful decisions that shape Alaska’s financial future while working in an environment that supports growth, independent thinking, and continuous learning.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Tax Division offers a supportive work environment with excellent work-life balance. You’ll enjoy flexible work schedules, hybrid telework opportunities, and a comfortable workspace with sit‑stand desks. This position is a 37.5‑hour workweek and is part of the General Government Unit (GGU), which provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement options, medical coverage, and generous leave. Joining our team means working in a collaborative, dependable group that values clear communication, consistency, and public service.

Working Environment

This position can be located in either the State Office Building in Juneau or the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. After initial training, the option of hybrid telework may be explored to further support productivity and a strong work-life balance.

Competencies Sought

• 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.
• Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology for collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• 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.
• Economics and Accounting: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, tax law and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.
• 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.
• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:

Alyssa Rodrigues, Assistant Chief Economist

Email: [e-mail]

Phone Number: 907-269-2024

Employer: State of Alaska

Address: PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811

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