RESEARCH ECONOMIST - SES - 41000434

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General is hiring a Research Economist to perform economic analysis in the Antitrust Enforcement Unit. This role requires substantial experience with economic data, methodologies, and expert witness responsibilities. Candidates with advanced degrees and experience in antitrust economics will be preferred, contributing to important legal analyses and decisions undertaken by the State of Florida.

Benefits

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

State Group Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Tuition waivers

Qualifications

• Eight years of professional experience analyzing economic data.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in Antitrust Economics and Data Analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs economic analysis and develops theories.
• Drafts memos and serves as an expert witness.
• Establishes research methodologies and designs data formats.

Skills

Economic analysis

Data interpretation

Statistical analysis

Education

Master's degree in Economics

Doctorate degree in Economics

Job description

Requisition No:853897

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: RESEARCH ECONOMIST - SES - 41000434

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:41000434

Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 annually

Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2025

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Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Position Summary: This position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Antitrust Enforcement Unit in Tallahassee, Florida.

Pay: $95,000 - $105,000 Annually.

Qualifications:

Eight (8) years of professional experience analyzing, interpreting and forecasting economic data. Or

A bachelor’s degree in economics from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience analyzing, interpreting and forecasting economic data. Or

A master’s degree in economics from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional experience analyzing, interpreting and forecasting economic data. Or

A doctorate degree in economics from an accredited college or university.

Preference given to applicants with

• Advanced degree in economics
• At least two (2) years professional experience analyzing, interpreting and forecasting economic data
• Experience in Antitrust Economics, Data Analytics, Industrial Organization or Complex Litigation Damages Estimation

The Work You Will Do: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Performs economic analysis.

Prepares memos to attorneys and discusses case theories and strategies with attorneys with an emphasis on economic theories.

Develops computer-generated charts and graphics.

Serves as economic expert witness and as liaison with other expert economists and state purchasing officials.

Establishes research methodology and designs formats for compiling and analyzing data.

Gathers, compiles, codes, and processes data.

Oversees the input of statistical data into databases.

Serves as liaison with expert economists.

Aids in the drafting of outside pleadings, investigative subpoena, and discovery requests.

Drafts inquiries for information to other law enforcement agencies and responds to requests for information.

Aids in the design of computer programs to assist in economic anaysis.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA’s) identified in this position represent those need to perform the duties of this position.

• Knowledge of economic theory, principles, terminology and techniques.
• Knowledge of statistics.
• Knowledge of data collection principles and methods.
• Knowledge of research methodology and design principles and techniques.
• Ability to plan, design and conduct economic research studies.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret economic data.
• Knowledge of basic antitrust legal principles.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at [phone].

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidaysand onePersonal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please clickwww.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visitwww.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such asdates of service, reason for leaving, etc.In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.

NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, Fs.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify).E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the requiredwaiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may haveto repay all benefits you have received, including any DeferredRetirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.