ECONOMIST 1/2/3

ECONOMIST 1/2/3

 Salary $4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

EC123-219560-040226-HC

Department Louisiana Works Division Office of Workforce Development Opening Date 04/02/2026 Closing Date 4/7/2026 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS About this

Job Office of Workforce Development Division:

OIS Research and Statistics Location:

Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone. Learn more about Louisiana Works The Economist 1/2/3 is responsible for analyzing labor market data including, but not limited to employment, unemployment, civilian labor force participation, labor migration patterns, and business cycles. The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is a key division of Louisiana Works managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state's economic growth. Minimum Qualifications A master's degree in economics. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Reviews and analyzes micro and macro level economic and labor force data from various sources including but not limited to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Census Bureau, Labor Market Information (LMI) and Unemployment Insurance programs. Produce graphs, tables and reports that satisfy the need for public reporting. Work with partners on specific studies and requests to develop robust research and analysis reports. Clean and analyze input data used in developing the Industry and Occupational Employment Projections. Upload data, process and develop projections for federal deliverables and forecasts for the state using Projections Suite software. Provides expert consultation on the informative capacity of labor market information data in evaluating public policy decisions.

Position Specific Details:

Location:

 

Baton Rouge, LA Appointment Type:

Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to

Special Duty Career Progression Group:

 Economist 1 / Economist 2 / Economist 3 Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:

ECONOMIST 1

ECONOMIST 2 ECONOMIST 3 How to

Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Heather Courville heather.courville@la.gov Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154. Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802