Chief Economist
🔍 Lewis And Clark, Montana, United States
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- 25141183 Requisition #
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- Jun 03, 2025 Post Date
Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. All applications and required application documents must be submitted through the MT Careers site at: https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
MISSION STATEMENT:
Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity.
DLI CORE VALUES:
- Responsiveness
- Respect
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Cohesiveness
It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here.
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BENEFITS:
Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great state here.
See our other incredible benefits here. These are some of our benefits just to name a few:
- Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana.
- 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
- Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
- Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click here to learn more.
- Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - click here to learn more.
- Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Click here to learn more.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click here to learn more!
- Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth.
- State employee discounts at various businesses across the state.
This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective on July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026.
*This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)
JOB DUTIES:
As a Chief Economist, you will:
- Supervise a team of economists, guiding work while supporting professional development and connections among team members.
- Direct research and analysis of labor market and economic data for the purpose of informing workforce planning and economic development policy within Montana.
- Serve as the Department expert on Montana’s economic and workforce data, presenting information to a variety of audiences including lawmakers, stakeholders in workforce development, agency staff, and the public through written reports and presentations.
- Oversee projects to develop consistent data-gathering and reporting systems to be used in aiding policy implementation and execution.
- Coordinate with Department leadership to manage priorities and determine project requirements, working within the Department, across state agencies, and with external stakeholders.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of labor market information data and resources, including their methodologies, and appropriate uses.
- Experience working with large datasets and data systems for research, analysis, and visualization. Proficiency with tools and software such as SAS, R, and Tableau is required.
- Ability to generate clear and concise communications while exercising diplomacy and discretion on confidential, controversial, or otherwise sensitive issues.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of macro and microeconomics; advanced statistical analysis, regression and economic modeling techniques; professional research methods; data system processes.
- Experience reviewing and editing materials produced by others for usefulness, accuracy, and clarity.
- Ability to continuously learn new skills and methods.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with a strong mix of the attributes listed in the above Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are desired. Candidates may demonstrate competency in the KSAs through experience, formal education (including certificates, credentials, or degree-based programs), or a combination of both.
Experience: Ten years direct job-related experience to include a minimum of two years management experience
OR
Education/Experience: Master’s degree in economics, statistics, data analytics, management, or another related field and four years job-related experience to include a minimum of two years management experience
OR
Any combination of equivalent experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:
A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed.
Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.
Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents.
Required application materials:
- Cover Letter - In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position.
- Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment.
Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents.
If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.
