Economic Analyst

Background

The Dakota Institute is a leader in economic analysis in South Dakota and the Northern Plains

region. We work with clients and stakeholders to provide valuable analysis and consultation

regarding economic conditions that impact economic and business growth. As a member of our

team, the analyst will help clients and stakeholders achieve their goals by producing high-quality

research and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, the ability to

conduct self-directed analysis, and the ability to interact and communicate with clients.

Objectives for this position

• Perform and communicate analyses of economic data to identify meaningful trends and

opportunities relevant to policymakers, business leaders, and clients.

• Produce detailed and comprehensive written reports to support decision-making efforts

of clients and organizational stakeholders.

• Work with leadership to design and implement workflows and processes for collecting,

analyzing, and reporting key economic data.

• Work with leadership to develop and maintain public data dashboards to report

economic conditions in the state and region.

Responsibilities

• Interpret data using analytics, research methodologies, and statistical techniques.

• Prepare written reports including data tables and visualizations for clients and other

stakeholders.

• Develop and implement data analysis strategies for public and private data.

• Collect and update various datasets on a regular basis.

• Review internal processes with leadership to recommend improvements and new

opportunities for the organization.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher), preferably in economics, data science, computer science,

mathematics, or business.

• Advanced analytical skills with experience collecting, organizing, and disseminating data

and information accurately.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with report writing.

• Experience with collecting, cleaning, and analyzing complex data using appropriate

software tools.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience synthesizing complex information and producing written

reports.

• Two or more years’ experience in data wrangling and analysis.

• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as R (preferred), Python, or Stata.

• Experience with economic impact modeling software such as REMI and IMPLAN.

• Experience developing data visualizations using software such as R, Python, Tableau, or

Power BI.

• Knowledge of South Dakota

Job Type & Schedule

• Full-time

• Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with evenings and weekends occasionally. 80 hours

every two weeks.

Pay & Benefits

• $60,000 to $80,000 based on qualifications.

• Flexible scheduling.

• Paid time off from day 1.

• SIMPLE IRA retirement benefit and ICHRA health benefit from day 1.

How to Apply

• Apply through the LinkedIn page

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