Role OverviewThe ideal candidate works in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with an emphasis on excellence and continuous improvement. The role involves conducting economic analyses, preparing reports, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of labor market data. The selected candidate must be willing and able to commute to the Austin metro area 5 days/week.
What You Will Do
The Economist I performs routine economics work, including collecting and processing employment, wage, and business information, processing large amounts of data, and validating and editing data through research and analysis.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize workload, manage time effectively, and adapt to shifting priorities.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with courses in economics, statistics, mathematics, business, or public administration
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Skill in/knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite software
- Knowledge of LMI programs, products, and services
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Six months of full-time experience in economic research or statistical or analytical work
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary: $4,020.34-$4,270.00/month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits
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