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Job Description
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
This position is an Economist II position within the Nevada Health Authority - Office of Analytics located in Carson City or Reno, Nevada. This position assists with the analysis of healthcare data, including medical and pharmacy claims as well as other provider financial and statistical data including data from the All Payer Claims Database (APCD); prepares reports on health care utilization and social services enrollment using APCD data or other sources; updates a variety of reports and PowerBI dashboards related to enrollment in social services and utilization of health care; tracks associated costs of services; calculates and prepares analyses showing fiscal impact of social services caseload changes; helps build and tune models related to caseload projections; assists with data modernization efforts; conducts various research; and completes other duties as assigned. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time, including STEM OPT extensions. This position assists in maintaining data quality and control, and completes all recurring deliverables and ad hoc requests from internal and external partners within specified timeframes in a fast-paced working environment under minimal supervision. This position requires the demonstrated use of statistical methods and programs utilizing Python, R, SQL, SAS, Stata, or similar software.
This position may require travel both in and out of state up to 25%.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Economists prepare and conduct research, analysis and studies of economic, social, fiscal and other factors in relation to topic of study.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, labor economics, econometrics, statistics or a related field and two years of professional experience in conducting statistical/economic data collection, analysis and research involving the application of advanced statistical, mathematical and economic principles and research modeling; OR one year of experience as an Economist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Conduct research and analysis of economic, social, industrial and/or employment factors in order to identify trends and/or possible implications on the State.
Collect, analyze and interpret data such as labor market trends, population projections, and industrial activity in order to produce economic or caseload forecasts to be used by State agencies in forecasting budgetary and service delivery levels.
Provide technical assistance to State and local officials by providing and interpreting data and analysis and assisting in strategic planning based upon analysis.
Make presentations to community groups regarding national and State economic trends and resulting implications.
Produce reports containing graphs, tables, and written analysis of statistical and economic data for internal use, submission to the State and federal government, or publication and distribution to local governments and the general public.
Prepare and conduct various required and specially assigned statistical surveys including designing or updating collection form, evaluating and analyzing data, and developing narrative summaries of analysis.
Update information stored in data base and assist in developing a complex information system in order to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of work performed; extract and manipulate data stored in a data base to perform economic and statistical analysis.
May supervise professional, technical, or administrative staff as assigned to include performance evaluations, work performance standards, scheduling, work assignment and review, training and discipline.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general direction, Economist IIs perform the duties as described in the series concept involving the application of recognized economic and research principles and a high level of complexity. Work is assigned through goals and objectives and reviewed for technical accuracy. This is the journey level in the series.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
General knowledge of: current economic trends and their implications on the particular area of research responsibility.
Skill in: performing standard statistical and quantitative techniques including simple correlation methods, regression analysis, time series analysis, analysis of frequency series, sampling methods and compilation of index numbers.
Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - Torisheeha@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .
*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
Closing Date/Time: 3/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific - Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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