Economic Analyst

• Background
• The Dakota Institute is a leader in economic analysis in South Dakota and the Northern Plains
• region. We work with clients and stakeholders to provide valuable analysis and consultation
• regarding economic conditions that impact economic and business growth. As a member of our
• team, the analyst will help clients and stakeholders achieve their goals by producing high-quality
• research and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, the ability to
• conduct self-directed analysis, and the ability to interact and communicate with clients.

• Objectives for this position
• • Perform and communicate analyses of economic data to identify meaningful trends and
• opportunities relevant to policymakers, business leaders, and clients.
• • Produce detailed and comprehensive written reports to support decision-making efforts
• of clients and organizational stakeholders.
• • Work with leadership to design and implement workflows and processes for collecting,
• analyzing, and reporting key economic data.
• • Work with leadership to develop and maintain public data dashboards to report
• economic conditions in the state and region.

Responsibilities

• • Interpret data using analytics, research methodologies, and statistical techniques.
• • Prepare written reports including data tables and visualizations for clients and other
• stakeholders.
• • Develop and implement data analysis strategies for public and private data.
• • Collect and update various datasets on a regular basis.
• • Review internal processes with leadership to recommend improvements and new
• opportunities for the organization.

• Required skills and qualifications
• • Bachelor’s degree (or higher), preferably in economics, data science, computer science,
• mathematics, or business.
• • Advanced analytical skills with experience collecting, organizing, and disseminating data
• and information accurately.
• • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• • Experience with report writing.
• • Experience with collecting, cleaning, and analyzing complex data using appropriate
• software tools.

• Preferred skills and qualifications
• • Two or more years’ experience synthesizing complex information and producing written
• reports.
• • Two or more years’ experience in data wrangling and analysis.
• • Proficiency with data analysis tools such as R (preferred), Python, or Stata.
• • Experience with economic impact modeling software such as REMI and IMPLAN.
• • Experience developing data visualizations using software such as R, Python, Tableau, or
• Power BI.
• • Knowledge of South Dakota

• Job Type & Schedule
• • Full-time
• • Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with evenings and weekends occasionally. 80 hours
• every two weeks.

• Pay & Benefits
• • $60,000 to $80,000 based on qualifications.
• • Flexible scheduling.
• • Paid time off from day 1.
• • SIMPLE IRA retirement benefit and ICHRA health benefit from day 1.

• How to Apply
• • Apply through the LinkedIn page
• • If you have any questions contact: [email protected]