Job description
The Economist will work as part of a research team whose goal is to complete a planning study under a grant from the US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). This grant will be used to conduct a state-wide skills-gap analysis to identify employer/industry needs for skills in a post-pandemic economy.
In the second phase, this grant will be used to identify anticipated changes in the economy due to the pandemic, including industry reshoring or technological innovation. The successful candidate will coordinate work with Department of Economic Development Research staff, vendors and other groups involved with the research, and assist in writing final reports and periodic reports to EDA on the progress of the grant.
Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
- Military leave
- 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
- Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
- Training and Development based on your career aspirations
- Fun, inviting teammates
- A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
Location: 245 Fallbrook Blvd., Suite 002, Lincoln, NE 68521
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Examples of work include collect and interpret economic data on workforce issues; Design and oversee collection processes for economic data; analyze the data; report and present on the conclusions;
Work with consulting firm and other outside groups to complete the study and grant goals; Develop methodology for grant study to identify skills gaps post pandemic; Manage operations of the grant, federal draws, and progress;
Draft interim and final reports; Analyze grant research results to make policy recommendations; Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, or a specialized field related to agency function, plus four years' experience in business or economic research.
PREFERRED: Master's degree highly desirable and may be substituted for two years work experience. Experience with econometric software, regression analysis, and writing and conducting surveys is preferred.
OTHER: Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: http://statejobs.nebraska.gov/benefits.html
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