Description
The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona is seeking a dynamic Senior Economic Forecaster to join Economic and Business Research Center (EBRC) team. This position will manage the EBRC Forecasting Project, which includes building/maintaining econometric forecasting models for Arizona and its metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas as well as tax revenue forecasting for state and local governments. This position will be responsible for writing regular publications and making presentations to forecasting project clients, as well as presentations to the community. This position will manage a long-standing, high-profile forecasting effort in Arizona, using structural econometric models to forecast key regional macroeconomic indicators (jobs, population, income, tax revenues).
The EBRC is the go-to source for trusted, forward-looking economic analysis across Arizona, and it’s recognized for its cutting-edge digital tools including intuitive websites and a dedicated smartphone app.
The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona is ranked in the top 20 among undergraduate business programs by the U.S. News & World Report and is known for excellence in management information systems, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. We serve over 6,000 undergraduate and 900 graduate students across multiple campuses, including University of Arizona’s 393-acre campus Tucson, satellite campus in downtown Phoenix, global micro campuses, as well as through Arizona Online.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
Requirements
Develop, review and maintain custom regional econometric models to forecast Arizona state and local economic activity and tax revenues for clients. Diagnose problems and develop solutions for existing model equations and model structures as needed.
Prepare publications and presentations interpreting complex economic data and explaining to clients and the general public the current and forecast economic performance for the U.S., Arizona, and its regions. Provide strategic insights and knowledge transfer on national, state, and local economic performance to leaders both internally and externally to support their decision making.
Prepare regular quarterly/annual forecast updates using EBRC proprietary models for clients. Prepare and post online files for distribution to clients.
Assist with other data collection, studies, and projects as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of building/using structural econometric models to forecast regional economic variables, such as jobs, income, population, tax revenues, etc.
Advanced knowledge of statistical software such as EViews, R, STATA, SAS, or comparable platforms for forecasting.
Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality publications.
Exceptional presentation and public-speaking skills.
