Louisiana Legislative Auditor

ECONOMIST 2

Louisiana Legislative Auditor  •  $56k - $111k/yr  •  Baton Rouge, LA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: EC2-227187-100926-HC

Department: Louisiana Works

Job classification: ECONOMIST 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Planning and Development, Telecommunications, Miscellaneous, Economic Development, Organizational Development, Records Management, Research, Office and Administrative Support, Program Management

Summary

Office of Workforce Development

Division: OIS Research and Statistics

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

Learn more about Louisiana Works

The Economist 2 is responsible for analyzing labor market data, including, but not limited to, employment, unemployment, civilian labor force participation, labor migration patterns, and business cycles.

The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is a key division of Louisiana Works managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state’s economic growth.

Examples of duties

A master's degree in economics plus one year of experience in economics; OR

A doctorate in economics.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

  • Reviews and analyzes micro and macro level economic and labor force data from various sources, including but not limited to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Census Bureau, Labor Market Information (LMI), and Unemployment Insurance programs.
  • Produce graphs, tables, and reports that satisfy the need for public reporting.
  • Work with partners on specific studies and requests to develop robust research and analysis reports.
  • Clean and analyze input data used in developing the Industry and Occupational Employment Projections.
  • Upload data, process, and develop projections for federal deliverables and forecasts for the state using Projections Suite software.
  • Provides expert consultation on the informative capacity of labor market information data in evaluating public policy decisions.

Position Specific Details:

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Heather Courville

heather.courville@la.gov

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154.

Louisiana Legislative Auditor

About Louisiana Legislative Auditor

Our mission is to foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.

The Legislative Auditor is one of the largest public accounting practices in the State of Louisiana and certainly one of the largest employers of certified public accountants. However, in addition to accountants, the Legislative Auditor also employs public administrators, attorneys, actuaries, computer analysts, Information Technology auditors, and many other individuals who offer the public a broad spectrum of skills.

Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Year Founded
1848
Website
la.gov
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