State of Rhode Island

Position Title/Short Description

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At a high level of expertise, to undertake the complex professional special and recurring assignments involving analysis and research of complex and critical issues impacting the state budget, regulation, or policy structures including forecasting revenue and budget drivers such as program growth and/or enrollment, evaluating expenditures and investments; with a high level of latitude and independence, to assess, initiate, and interpret governmental economic factors and policy in order to perform cost-benefit analysis and research of a quantitative and qualitative nature used to develop state government policy and programs and evaluate their effect; to determine the impact of legislation proposed by the Governor and/or General Assembly.

Possession of a Master's Degree from a college of recognized standing with specialization in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or a closely related field; and

Considerable employment in a professional position performing review and analysis of policies and programs in a governmental, public affairs or business context.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above.

Prefer five years experience. Applied cost-benefit analysis experience as it pertains to the evaluation of tax incentives a definite plus. SAS programming experience and experience with economic impact models preferable.