Senior Economist

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana State Budget Agency (ISBA):

The Indiana State Budget Agency pursues excellence in fiscal decision-making and fiscal results on behalf of the Governor and in support of the General Assembly. We assist with revenue forecasting, budget development, fiscal analysis, budget management, and financial management policies. We evaluate legislative proposals for fiscal and policy impacts and communicate that information to decision makers.

Role Overview
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The Senior Economist leads the complex technical analysis for revenue forecasting, and economic and fiscal analysis. You will provide subject matter expertise that will help the team navigate crucial responsibilities and challenges related to growing revenues and duties in a quickly changing economic and policy landscape.

Experience with tax and revenue legislation is highly desired.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $85,020.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Responsibilities include:

• Regularly updates internal stakeholders on latest economic, tax and revenue trends and projections.
• Monitors and directs the effective formulation and continuous refinement of analysis, models, presentations, reports, and research.
• Produces economic, financial and policy analysis of tax and revenue legislation.
• Manages and develops tools, dashboards, database, presentations, reports as necessary.
• Serves as go‑to source for information and perspectives on various topics such as taxes (sales, income, etc.), income, consumption and more.
• Helps strengthen communication and relationships necessary to successfully complete the Office’s mission.
• Advises the Chief Economist, Office of Management & Budget and State Budget Agency on various areas pertaining to the Office’s scope of work.
• Actively participates and contributes to the Indiana Revenue Forecast Technical Committee (RFTC) per the guidelines of the Chief Economist.
• Successfully administers and delivers on local income tax distributions, reporting requirements, and system and LIT reserve management.
• Leads specific projects with analysts, as determined by the Chief Economist.
• Leads financial and policy analysis of tax and revenue legislation.
• Delivers accurate and timely completion of management reports as required by Chief Economist and state and federal statute.
• Assists in the creation and completion of reports and validation of data in the annual fiscal year-end close out process.
• Helps lead the management and development of database and better internal systems.
• Oversees the completion daily and monthly revenue reports and commentary.
• Provides insight and explanations into economic and tax trends, patterns, or other factors that result in significant deviation from the forecast or monthly estimates.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay…