Economist ; PCN

Economist 4 (PCN 040017) in Anchorage or Juneau, AK |  page has loaded.

Are you ready to help shape Alaska's financial future?

The Department of Revenue, Tax Division is recruiting for an Economist 4 in Anchorage or Juneau!

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO ALASKA RESIDENTS.

Are you ready to help shape Alaska's financial future?

The Department of Revenue, Tax Division is recruiting for an Economist 4 in Anchorage or Juneau!

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO ALASKA RESIDENTS.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

• Lead the development, modeling, and publication of major statewide revenue forecasts and economic reports, including the Revenue Sources Book, Spring Forecast, and the Indirect Expenditure Report, ensuring accuracy, statutory compliance, and high analytical standards.
• Develop and maintain advanced econometric models for non-petroleum revenue forecasting, applying economic theory and statistical techniques to deliver reliable projections used by the Legislature and executive leadership.
• Conduct complex economic research and fiscal analysis on revenue trends and legislative proposals, authoring clear, high-quality narrative and technical work products under tight timelines.
• Coordinate cross-agency contributors and manage multi-stage publication cycles, ensuring data integrity, error‑free outputs, and effective project execution.
• Represent the Division in communicating analytical findings to policymakers, stakeholders, and partnering agencies, providing expert guidance on tax policy and economic impacts.
• We have a strong preference for candidates with demonstrated experience producing error‑free quantitative work, managing large and complex datasets and models, and delivering accurate, high‑stakes analytical products with minimal supervision on tight deadlines, as well as those who bring proven strengths in building effective stakeholder relationships and communicating technical results to diverse audiences.

The Department of Revenue's mission is to collect and invest funds for public purposes to benefit Alaskans, and this position contributes to that mission by producing rigorous, data-driven economic and revenue analysis that informs tax policy, fiscal planning, and statewide decision‑making. We value accuracy, integrity, collaboration, curiosity, innovation, and public service, and offer an environment that supports meaningful analytical work and continued professional growth.

Working in the Economic Research Group offers meaningful public service where your analysis helps shape Alaska's long‑term fiscal future, while providing hands‑on experience with complex economic and policy issues, mentorship from experienced experts, and access to the State of Alaska's comprehensive benefits, including strong retirement options, generous leave, and professional development resources. Our team supports a healthy work‑life balance with structured schedules, predictable workloads, and hybrid telework flexibility, offering a rare combination of stability, growth, public impact, and a supportive environment committed to high‑quality economic work.

This position is being recruited as a dual location recruitment and can be located in either the State Office Building in Juneau or the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. After your initial training, the option of hybrid telework may be explored to further support productivity and a strong work‑life balance.

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by…