SENIOR ECONOMIC DATA ANALYST

Lead economic analysis and data pipeline work for the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, supporting executive deliverables and labor market decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Economists across Division 1 (Applied Analysis) and Division 2 (Modeling and Forecasting) to manage research timelines and deliver required analytical outputs.
• Combine econometric models, predictive frameworks, and longitudinal outcome analyses with visualization products to produce cohesive research reports.
• Direct the compile-stage workflow, including formatting, technical review, and submission scheduling for core products such as regional labor market needs maps, training-to-jobs right-sizing models, metric packs, and quarterly attribution memos.
• Apply strict quality control to economic research, statistical models, and regional data outputs before executive review.
• Act as the primary Economic Analysis point of contact for external state agencies, higher education institutions, research bodies, and regional economic partners.
• Coordinate data-sharing processes, data collection protocols, and data integration pipelines with external entities.
• Lead technical briefings and information-sharing sessions so non-technical stakeholders can interpret and apply economic research findings.
• Align economic research milestones with reporting schedules by connecting OEO operational divisions (Finance, Project Office, Executive Leadership) to the research team.
• Ensure deliverables support regional decision-making, resource allocation models, and career pathway analysis.
• Track and evaluate participant transitions and workforce outcomes to refine research methodologies over time.
• Provide regular updates to the LMI Director on research pipeline status, milestone progress, and inter-agency technical requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to the position.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience conducting applied economic research, managing quantitative research projects, or coordinating technical deliverables across analytical teams.
• Proficiency with R, Python, or SAS and experience with database querying (SQL) or advanced spreadsheet modeling.
• Experience formatting technical reports or data visualization packages is a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Public Policy (Quantitative track), Finance, or a related quantitative field.

Technologies

• R
• Python
• SAS
• SQL
• Excel

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Retirement plan
• Health and dental insurance
• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits may include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, visit the benefits page

Job Location

• 100 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ

Posting Details

• Salary: $56,098 - $95,000
• Grade: 24
• Closing Date: October 23, 2026

Remote Work Language

• May offer remote work within Arizona based on department business needs and ongoing performance measures.
• All work, including remote work, must be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Retirement

• Participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Enrollment eligibility in ASRS becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact

• Mariem Ly: [email protected]