Senior Economist — Revenue Forecasting & Policy

Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska, Department of Revenue, Tax Division, is seeking an Economist 4 in Anchorage or Juneau. The role focuses on statewide revenue forecasts, econometric modeling, and policy-oriented economic analysis to inform legislative and executive decisions.

Residency restrictions apply for Alaska residents. The position emphasizes producing error-free quantitative work, managing large datasets, and communicating technical results to diverse audiences under tight deadlines, with hybrid telework

Qualifications

• Knowledge of economics, accounting, tax law and financial data analysis.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple goals and timelines.
• Leadership and collaboration to motivate teams and coordinate cross-organizational work.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, modeling, and publication of statewide revenue forecasts and economic reports.
• Develop and maintain advanced econometric models for non-petroleum revenue forecasting.
• Conduct economic research and fiscal analysis on revenue trends and proposals, producing clear narrative and technical outputs.
• Coordinate cross-agency contributors and manage multi-stage publication cycles, ensuring data integrity.
• Communicate findings to policymakers and stakeholders, providing expert guidance on tax policy and economic impact.

Skills

Economics & Accounting

Planning & Evaluating

Team Building

Technical Expertise

Education

Economics degree

Job description

State of Alaska, Department of Revenue, Tax Division, is seeking an Economist 4 in Anchorage or Juneau. The role focuses on statewide revenue forecasts, econometric modeling, and policy-oriented economic analysis to inform legislative and executive decisions.

Residency restrictions apply for Alaska residents. The position emphasizes producing error-free quantitative work, managing large datasets, and communicating technical results to diverse audiences under tight deadlines, with hybrid telework