Economist (Corporate) jobs in Olympia, WA

Economist (Corporate) conducts research and analysis on economic data/trends and produces forecasts, interpretive reporting, and media used for risk assessment, communication, and decision making. Collects economic data from established datasets and other sources utilizing data collection and data science protocols. Being an Economist (Corporate) utilizes statistical analysis, mathematical methodologies, and modeling techniques to develop data. Designs and organizes data into unique report models and graphical illustrations to present economic information used for decision making and solution development. Additionally, Economist (Corporate) requires a bachelor's degree in economics or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Economist (Corporate) occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Economist (Corporate) typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Senior Economist
  • State of Washington
  • Thurston, WA OTHER

  • Please Note: The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates’ qualifications within the budgeted salary range of $112,000 - $125,000 annually. However, there is ability for longevity growth and progression in salary for the individual once employed. 

    Hybrid: 
    Our physical office is in Olympia WA. This position is flexible/hybrid, with the ability to work from home, and some travel to in-person activities, meetings, and events.


    What this job is about:
    As a Senior Economist, you will play a crucial role in shaping economic policies and decision-making. You will be tasked to develop and carry out analytic and research studies, and economic and revenue forecasts based on the requirements of policies, statutes and budget provisos Office of Financial Management (OFM) implements. You'll be required to coordinate, integrate and execute several analysis and research components as well as stakeholder work with staff from multiple state agencies. Your work will involve highly complex tasks. These tasks demand specialized analytical and research skills. You’ll dive into employment trends, revenue projections, economic development, and other relevant programs and data required by OFM, the Legislature and the Governor's Office.

    You’ll explore innovative solutions by conducting thorough research and analyses. Your approach may be non-standard, but methodologically rigorous to achieve the results. Your work will be highly visible to external stakeholders including the public, the Governor, Legislature, federal agencies, and state agencies.


    Who we are:
    The Forecasting and Research Division of the Office of Financial Management provides the executive branch, the Legislature, and the public with estimates, forecasts, analysis, research, and reports on a wide range of issues, including the state's population and demographic characteristics, the economy and economic development, state revenues, public safety, health, and education and workforce issues, among other topics.

     
    If playing a key role in supporting and improving state government matters to you, you’ve found the right place! 



    What we offer our employees:
    • An environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to hire, cultivate and retain a competitive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 
    • A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules, wellness program, mobile arrangements and telework opportunities.
    • Employees (and their families) have coverage options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. 
    • Opportunity to enroll in state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan. 
    • A minimum of 14 days of vacation leave per year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
    • A commute trip reduction program, tuition reimbursement, membership to statewide Business Resource Groups and an Infants-at-Work program.
     See our Benefits page for more information.

    What you’ll do: 

    Conduct economic and revenue research and data analysis:
    • Produce short-term net migration forecast annually. Using inputs and forecasts from the Long-Term Labor Force and Nonfarm Employment Forecast, develop and produce a short-term net migration projection for the Division’s Population Unit for use in their population estimates and forecasts. 
    • Attend the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council quarterly workgroup to review the economic forecast that drives the state revenue forecast. Analyze the quarterly economic forecast to assess potential revenue impact. Consult with Director on results. Produce regular OFM publications in support of economic and revenue policy.
    • Annually update and enhance the online Washington Trends chapters (Economy, Population, Social Economic, Revenue Expenditure, and Budget Drivers). 
    • Prepare in-house Monthly Economic Report that reviews and analyzes national and local labor markets, industrial trends, consumer prices, retail sales, real wages, Washington state revenues, international trade, housing markets, and leading economic indicators. 
    • Draft Economic Developments analysis for the supporting sections in the Consolidated Annual Financial Report. 
    • Draft Economy and Outlook section for Governor’s Budget Directions. 
    • Collaboratively develop a research agenda for future economic analysis to inform state policymaking and budgeting. 

    Support other economic and revenue related activities:
    • Draft weekly economic update for senior agency managers. Review summary points and brief analysis with Economy and Revenue team members. 
    • Analyze complex economic and revenue issues. 
    • Create complex econometric models to forecast tax and fee revenues.

    Ad hoc data requests, briefing papers, and other duties:
    • Update Special District Commissioner Pay and Per Diem amounts as per statute, consult with legal staff, and provide to the Code Reviser for posting. 
    • Provide state and local government construction inflation indicators for Budget Division use. 
    • Produce ad hoc analysis and reports in response to requests by OFM budget and policy staff, legislators, and legislative staff on a wide range of topics that can include but are not limited to aerospace developments, housing market developments, sales tax developments and labor market developments. Special analyses and research are requested by stakeholders that include the Governor, OFM director and staff, policy staff, legislators, legislative staff, agency directors, and agency staff. 
    • Protect the security, privacy and confidentiality of individual and business level data as prescribed by unit, ERDC, OFM and OCIO policies, procedures, and internal controls as well as state and federal laws.
    • Produce quarterly revenue forecasts as assigned.
    Required:
    • Graduate degree involving quantitative research, including formal education in the use of descriptive and multivariate statistics including econometric models and five years’ experience in quantitative research and analysis or forecasting.
    OR
    • Bachelor’s degree involving quantitative research, including formal education in the use of descriptive and multivariate statistics including econometric models with ten or more years of experience in quantitative research and analysis or forecasting may also be considered;
    • Working knowledge of state and national economic and employment data and inflation indices;
    • Competence in data analysis using statistical and spreadsheet software such as SAS, EViews, Gauss, and MS Excel; 
    • Ability to convert data and analysis to practical, understandable information;
    • Experience using, maintaining, and updating input-output models;
    • Ability to communicate effectively including conveying complex data and analysis to audiences with limited knowledge of research, economics, and statistical methods; and
    • Experience working effectively without close supervision.

    Desired: 
    • Doctorate degree involving quantitative research, including formal education in the use of descriptive and multivariate statistics including econometric models;
    • Advanced skills in SAS, EViews, Gauss or other econometric software;
    • Strong data management skills and experience working with large, complex databases in a research setting; 
    • Knowledge of the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council’s forecasting process and models; and;
    • Experience working with sensitive and confidential data.

    How to apply:
    Interested? We would love to hear from you. Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application (you can save the application and come back to it, if needed).

    IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please include the following along with your application:
    • Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications.
    • Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
    • References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
    We will directly contact the top candidates to interview for this position. Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications we described above.
     
    Questions: 
    For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Leila Vandiver at TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov. For TTY service, dial 711 to reach the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf system please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

    The Office of the Governor is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Economist / Exempt
  • State of Washington
  • Tumwater, WA FULL_TIME
  • JOB Schedule: Position is hybrid, telework eligible, and the Economist should be available to be in the office up to two days per week as required. Upon completion of a training period, fewer days in ...
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Senior Economist / Exempt
  • State of Washington
  • Thurston, WA OTHER
  • *This new position is currently going through the State Exempt Management Service (EMS) banding process, which could affect the salary range. If the position is banded at a EMS2 the upper bound for th...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Cashier
  • QUINALT CORPORATE
  • Taholah, WA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: 400 - Taholah Mercantile - Taholah, WA Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.42 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Any DescriptionCashiers will be requir...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Operations Manager
  • QUINALT CORPORATE
  • Taholah, WA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: 110 - Quinault Land & Timber Enterprises - Taholah, WA Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $70,479.00 - $104,326.14 Salary Travel Percentage: Negligible Job Shift: Day Job...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Corporate Account Manager- Seattle
  • FedEx
  • Tumwater, WA FULL_TIME
  • The Corporate Account Manager develops, secures, grows, and maintains revenue and margin for the corporation for their designated accounts. The CAM is responsible for the collection and understanding ...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Remote Regulatory Compliance Analyst (Insurance Industry)
  • National General Insurance
  • Olympia, WA
  • Job Description Position/Title: Remote Regulatory Compliance Analyst (Insurance Industry) ** NOTES: Ideal candidate will...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor
  • Atria Wealth Solutions
  • Shelton, WA
  • Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union, as part of its relationship with CUSO Financial Services, LP (CFS) is seeking ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Planning Professional
  • Equitable Advisors
  • Tacoma, WA
  • With Equitable founded in 1859, Equitable Advisors is a leading firm in the financial services and insurance industry wi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Officer
  • State of Washington
  • Olympia, WA
  • MULTIPLE OPENINGS FULL-TIME / PERMANENT FISH & WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RECRUIT AND FISH & WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT LATE...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Personal Banker | Gig Harbor
  • WELLS FARGO BANK
  • Gig Harbor, WA
  • Why Wells Fargo: Are you ready for the next step in your career? This is where it begins - at a company known for our "W...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Water Resources Engineer - Fisheries
  • HDR
  • Olympia, WA
  • About Us At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Water Resources Engineer - Fisheries
  • HDR
  • Olympia, WA
  • About Us At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Branch Office Administrator
  • Edward Jones
  • Olympia, WA
  • Would you call yourself a relationship builder, a problem solver or a critical thinker? If you answered yes, we need you...
  • 3/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. European settlers claimed the area in 1846, with the Treaty of Medicine Creek initiated in 1854, and the Treaty of Olympia initiated in January 1856. Olympia was incorporated as a town on January 28, 1859, and as a City in 1882. The population was 46,479 as of the 2010 census, making it the 24th largest city in the state. The city borders Lacey to the east and Tumwater to the south. Olympia is a cultural center of the southern Puget Sound region. Olympia is located 60 miles (100 km) southwest of Seat...
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