Senior Economic Consultant – Research & Policy Analysis

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Student loan forgiveness

FSAs

Tuition waivers

Job summary

FloridaCommerce seeks an experienced Economic Consultant to perform advanced economic research, compile data, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders. The role involves leading large projects, applying econometric techniques, and delivering clear policy insights.

You will design studies, evaluate data sources, and produce written analyses and visuals that inform strategic decisions. Tallahassee location with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or related Social Science.
• Advanced knowledge of economic theory, statistics and data collection.
• Ability to apply research design and analysis to policy questions.
• Ability to use statistics and software (R/Tableau/Python/SQL/IMPLAN).
• Ability to manage large economic and workforce research projects.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex economic research and analyses for agency goals.
• Compile data, run models, and present findings to the public.
• Lead major projects and coordinate team members' activities.
• Prepare high‑quality written analyses, reports, and visuals.
• Deliver compelling presentations of findings and recommendations.
• Respond to data requests with econometric and demographic analysis.

Skills

Economic theory

Statistics

Data collection

Research design

R

Tableau

Python

SQL

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Statistics/Mathematics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

R

Tableau

Python

IMPLAN

SQL

Job description

FloridaCommerce seeks an experienced Economic Consultant to perform advanced economic research, compile data, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders. The role involves leading large projects, applying econometric techniques, and delivering clear policy insights.

You will design studies, evaluate data sources, and produce written analyses and visuals that inform strategic decisions. Tallahassee location with strong collaboration across teams.