Petroleum Economist ; PCN

Petroleum Economist 1/2 (PCN 043268) in Anchorage or Juneau, AK |  page has loaded.

Are You Ready To Help Maximize The Value Of Alaska's Petroleum Resources?

The Department of Revenue, Tax Division, is recruiting for a Petroleum Economist 1 / 2 in Anchorage or Juneau!

Come join our team and play a key role in supporting Alaska's financial future!

Please Note:

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Analyze Alaska’s oil & gas tax and production data by compiling, validating, and interpreting monthly and annual tax returns, including payments, production volumes, lease expenditures, and credits, while using specialized software, collaborating with auditors and technical experts, and delivering accurate, error-free quantitative work that informs statewide fiscal decisions.

Build, update, evaluate, and operate advanced revenue models that forecast petroleum revenue such as production tax, royalty estimates, oil and gas prices, natural gas commercialization scenarios, netback costs, and hypothetical field developments, using Excel, @RISK, and other statistical or probabilistic tools.

• Conduct economic research and produce high-quality analytical products by applying economic theory, analyzing imperfect or complex datasets, and developing clear white papers, executive briefings, tables, graphs, and presentations that communicate findings on petroleum revenue and related policy issues.

Support legislative analysis and fiscal policy development by preparing revenue estimates, fiscal notes, and technical materials for proposed legislation, responding to data requests from policymakers, and contributing to committee hearings and discussions on oil and gas revenue issues.

Collaborate with industry and government stakeholders, including auditors, IT specialists, oil companies, consultants, and other agencies, to gather data, validate assumptions, understand oil and gas operations, and ensure high-precision, defensible modeling and analysis for both short-deadline tasks and long-term projects.

Due to the highly technical and high-visibility nature of this work, we have a strong preference for candidates with demonstrated quantitative aptitude, experience working with large datasets and complex economic models, and a proven ability to consistently produce accurate, error-free analytical work under tight deadlines. We also value candidates with familiarity in oil and gas operations, petroleum economics, or tax policy, as this knowledge greatly enhances the quality and efficiency of petroleum revenue analysis.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Department of Revenue’s mission is to collect and invest funds for public purposes to benefit Alaskans, and the Tax Division advances that mission by promoting tax compliance, delivering accurate information, and providing revenue forecasting that supports responsible decision-making. The Economic Research Group plays a key role in this work by producing rigorous, data-driven analysis that informs policymakers and strengthens Alaska’s long‑term fiscal planning.

As a petroleum economist, your expertise directly supports Alaska’s ability to understand resource trends, shape sound tax policy, and evaluate the economic impacts of the state’s most critical industries. We value professionals who are analytical, curious, and motivated to work on high‑impact public policy issues. Our culture prioritizes accuracy, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to producing objective, high‑quality work that serves Alaskans.

Joining our team means contributing to meaningful decisions that shape Alaska’s financial future while working in an environment that supports growth, independent thinking, and continuous learning.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

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