Commercial Analyst - PCN 04X124

Full Job Description

What You Will Be Doing

Mission and Culture

Our division’s mission is to collect taxes, inform stakeholders, and regulate charitable gaming.

The Economic Research Group advances this mission by delivering clear, objective analysis to policymakers and the public.

We value self-motivated professionals who care about Alaska’s fiscal health, bring strong analytical skills, and work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Economic Research Group provides objective, policy-neutral analysis to the administration, legislature, and the public. By joining our team, you will gain broad exposure to high-impact state policy issues and play a direct role in shaping a sustainable fiscal future for Alaska.

This position offers hands-on experience with state financial data, economic modeling, and fiscal policy—particularly in oil and gas—giving you a front-row seat to some of the most consequential decisions facing the state. You will work in a collaborative environment that values analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, and public service.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

This position is located in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, or the State Office Building in Juneau.

In person work is completed in a professional office environment, and while fully remote work is not an option, a hybrid telework schedule may be an option once initial training is complete.

Who We Are Looking For

Requirements

The position in this job class is in the Exempt service in accordance with AS 39.25.110.42. Employees appointed to exempt positions are exempt from the usual recruitment process and serve at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Qualifications

If interested, please email a cover letter or resume by the closing date of March 23rd at 5 PM to Dan Stickel at dan.stickel@alaska.gov

If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:

1. Copy of academic transcripts
2. Copy of 2 prior evaluations (may substitute 1 or more letters of recommendation if evaluations are unavailable)

Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application.

If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.

Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above.

If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

education programs; or an accredited U.S.

post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met.

If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Position requires passing a background and FBI fingerprint check

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.

O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.

Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance, please visit the reset password page.

Additional Information

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Dan Stickel
Chief Economist
(907) 465-3279
dan.stickel@alaska.gov