An Economist studies the economy, develops theories and predictions about economic trends, and uses economic analysis to address issues affecting people, businesses and society. Follows a specific economic sector, industry or market, or studies monetary and fiscal policy, government policy or international economics.
Salary $4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number
EC123-224011-072826-HC
Department Louisiana Works Opening Date 07/28/2026 Closing Date 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Central 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. Other duties as assigned
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. 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. 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 . Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
