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Louisiana Legislature

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Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office (LFO)
Economics/Revenue Section
Legislative Economist/Revenue Forecaster

JOE ID Number: 2025-02_111476238
Date Posted: 09/17/2025
Date Inactive: 11/15/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Legislative Economist/Revenue Forecaster
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
H2 -- Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue
E6 -- Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook
Keywords:
Revenue Forecasting
State Government
Legislative Economist
Revenue Analyst
State Tax Policy
Fiscal Notes
Econometric modeling
Fiscal Research
Legislative Analysis
Public Sector Economics
Government Revenue
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Salary Range: $85,000 and up, DOE
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The LFO is seeking applicants for a government revenue forecaster or analyst. This position can be filled as a Legislative Economist, Chief Legislative Economist or Revenue Analyst. This position may serve as, or provide support to, the chief revenue forecaster with responsibility for preparing the state revenue forecast and independently developing comprehensive subject matter expertise in the major state tax revenue areas, such as sales, severance, and personal/corporate income.

Performs in-depth, independent reviews and analyses of economics trends, conditions and events impacting the state’s revenue and tax structure. Formulates revenue forecasts using econometric modeling and other analytical tools. Prepares both short- and long-range state revenue estimates. Provides economic counsel on finance and taxation matters. Evaluates revenue trends. Evaluates proposed legislation to determine five-year impacts on state and/or local revenues, as well as expenditure impacts.

Qualifications:
• Minimum master’s degree in economics or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent economic research and analysis, commensurate with at least two years (preferred candidate - four years) experience in revenue/taxation forecasting and/or applied economics.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in public settings, at times without specific preparation.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 10/31/2025
Reference Instructions:
References may be attached to your application by e-mail, or included within the application form itself.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and completed employment application (including salary requirement) to the Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Officer, Alan Boxberger, at fiscaloffice@legis.la.gov. Questions may be directed to Alan by phone at 225-342-7233, or by e-mail. Links to additional documents or videos may be provided at the candidate’s discretion, including but not limited to presentations or publications related to revenue forecasts or other illustrative or related topics. Failure to provide sufficient evidence of qualifications in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.

Complete job description: https://lfo.louisiana.gov/employmentopportunities
Employment application: https://lfo.louisiana.gov/employmentapplication