Economist – Research Data Analyst ; JC

Economist–Research Data Analyst I(JC–507206)

The State of California, Department of Finance

Date Posted:
February 12, 2026

Closing Date:
March 13, 2026

Final date to receive applications:02/26/2026

Department of Finance is hiring a
Research Data Analyst Iwithin the Economic Research Unit. This unitis responsible for California’s official economic forecast which is used for the administration’s official revenue forecast and budget development process.

This is a Hybrid-Based Position, which requires employees to work in our Downtown Sacramento office for a minimum of two days during the workweek. (Subject to Change)

As a
Research Data Analyst I, you will:

• Assist the Economic Research Unit (ERU) with producing the official economic forecasts for California.
• Analyze the economic impact of various enacted and proposed policies.
• Provide weekly updates to the Executive team on economic data and information that mayimpactthe state’s economy and/or the state budget.
• Assist Research Data Specialists with reviewing regulatory impacts from California agencies and conducting economic research and data analysis support as needed.
• Assistthe team inmaintainingthe Economic Research Unit’s database and charts used for publication of various macroeconomic indicatorsmonitoredby the unit, including labor market, personal income, housing, and inflation data.