Economic Research Analyst II/Associate
- San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG
- 111 views
Job Description
Annual Salary Range: $76,163.86 - $136,662.25
First Review of Applications: March 29, 2024
Expected Start Date: June 2024
Role
This position will perform economic research and analysis on regional economic and fiscal issues. This position will support activities and programs across the Agency, including Planning, Grants, Capital Projects, and Finance.
Expectations of this role include ability to: perform analysis with limited supervision; deliver high quality output in a timely manner; participate in the development, dissemination, and presentation of research findings; desire to work in team environment; approach projects with curiosity and a “customer” focus.
This position may be filled at the Analyst II or Associate Analyst level.
Typical Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related field. An advanced degree in economics, public policy, or econometrics is preferred.
- At least one year, preferably three years of recent experience in applied economics or a related field, preferably in the public policy arena.
- Strong programming skills (R, SQL, Python), familiarity with GIS desirable.
- Knowledge of economic research methods.
- Proficiency using IMPLAN and REMI is desirable.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
- Hybrid work schedule (Monday/Wednesday teleworking; Tuesday, Thursday/Friday in office)
- 9/80 flexible work schedule (every other Monday off)
- Pay-for-performance merit increases
- CalPERS pension plan with employer and employee contributions
- Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
- Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
- Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
- Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
- Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag? for information. First review March 29, 2024. EOE.
Education Requirements
SANDAG is one of the most recognized regional agencies in the nation with responsibilities that cover a broad range of complex, interrelated program areas connected by a Quality of Life theme. We are best known for our efforts related to transportation and this role continues to expand as we push beyond traditional boundaries to deliver a state-of-the-art transportation system for the region. In recent years SANDAG???s leadership in areas such as comprehensive land use and environmental planning, public safety, and state-of-the-art modeling and data systems, also have earned us much acclaim. With an employee group about 200 strong, we work for our Board of Directors - mayors, councilmembers, supervisors, and other leaders representing the jurisdictions within the San Diego region and neighboring areas. They play the important role of making policy decisions that shape the future of the region. Our collaboration with stakeholders, partners, and the community, the precision of our data, the completeness of our reports and studies, and our sound recommendations are essential components of the regional decision-making process.
