JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

State of Arkansas

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Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Chief Economist

JOE ID Number: 2024-01_111473740
Date Posted: 02/28/2024
Date Inactive: 07/31/2024
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Chief Economist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: H7 -- State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations
Keywords:
State Government
Forecasting
Budget
Salary Range: $120,543 to $147,200
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Chief Economist is a key member of the leadership team for the State of Arkansas. The position is within the Department of Finance and Administration. Primary responsibilities include the development and use of economic models to assess the state’s economy and to translate those assessments into forecasts of state revenue.

The Chief Economist serves as an advisor to the Governor and Secretary of the Department of Finance and
Administration. Required qualifications include the formal education equivalent of a master’s degree in economics, statistics,business administration or a related field. Candidates with a PhD are preferred, plus four years of progressively more experience in economic or revenue forecasting. Interested candidates may send a resume/CV to Scott.hardin@dfa.Arkansas.gov. Position will remain posted until filled.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 07/31/2024
Reference Instructions:
Reference letters may be requested following review of Resume/CV but are not initially required.
Application Instructions:
Send a Resume/CV to Scott.Hardin@dfa.arkansas.gov