Job Details

JOB TITLE

Chief Legislative Economist

SALARY

Competitive dependent on level of experience and credentials.

*See special application instructions for this non-Civil Service position at the bottom of this posting.*

The Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office is seeking applicants for a legislative economist and seeks to fill the position as soon as a successful applicant is available. This position serves as the Chief Legislative Economist with responsibility for preparing the state revenue forecast, managing and supervising the Revenue/Economics Section, and independently developing comprehensive subject matter expertise in the major state tax revenue areas, such as sales, severance, income and corporate taxes. The economist works with national, state and local entities and conducts independent research to gather and analyze data to provide revenue forecasting and legislative impact analyses for the Louisiana Legislature to use in making informed policy decisions.

This position requires frequent and significant compensated overtime before and during legislative sessions (typically February through June of each year).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Broad review from the Legislative Fiscal Officer.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Direct supervision of two or more positions: economists or revenue analysts.

LOCATION OF WORK

18th Floor of the State Capitol

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs in-depth, independent reviews and analyses of economics trends, conditions and events impacting the state's revenue and tax structure. Leads in the formulation of revenue forecasts using econometric modeling and other analytical tools. Leads in the preparation of both short- and long-range state revenue estimates on behalf of the legislature. Provides economic counsel to legislators and appropriate legislative committees on finance and taxation matters. Works with the Department of Revenue and other administrative agencies to evaluate revenue trends and the impact of proposed legislation. Analyzes proposed legislation to determine five-year impacts on state and/or local revenues. This position requires the ability to work independently to draft deliverable documents at “final quality” level with minimal senior review.

BENEFITS

Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications), state defined benefit pension system participation, health plan, paid time off (new state employees start at 12 days annual and 12 days sick leave per year, plus approximately 10 state holidays per year), and available participation in the state's deferred compensation program. This position allows a limited flexible work schedule outside of legislative sessions.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and completed employment application (see below) to the Legislative Fiscal Office at ...@legis.la.gov by May 2, 2025. Applications can also be submitted by mail to arrive prior to May 2, 2025: Legislative Fiscal Office, ATTN: Chief Economist Job Posting, P.O. Box 44097, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4097. Failure to provide sufficient evidence of qualifications in your resume may result in a “not qualified” determination. You can direct questions to Rachael Feigley or Alan Boxberger by e-mail or at 225-###-####.

The employment application can be found on the Legislative Fiscal Office website at

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a minimum master's degree in economics, agricultural economics, or a related field. A minimum baseline of technical skills may be demonstrated with a master's degree or higher in related fields that include 9 or more hours of graduate-level econometrics, statistics or quantitative modeling. A successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability to perform independent economic research and analysis, commensurate with at least three years of experience in applied economics or revenue/taxation forecasting. Candidates should be capable of independently developing, operating and evaluating econometric models and output. All candidates must possess excellent English oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively present to, and liaise with, both technical and non-technical stakeholders in public settings, at times without specific preparation.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

A PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS FOUR YEARS OF DEMONSTRABLE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE ACTIVITIES LISTED BELOW:

1. Tax revenue analysis/forecasting and policy interpretation.
2. Application of economic impact study tools or methodologies.
3. Evaluating and analyzing macroeconomic indicators for use in forecasting and explaining policy impacts.
4. Program evaluation/treatment effect estimation.