Full Time Economic Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $66,400.00 - $119,500.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191691
Agency: Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number:: 60018203
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $85,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $99,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: APPLICANT MUST APPLY ONLINE. Complete application to include all work history and education. Additional document attachments will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications of the position. VETERAN PREFERENCE: South Carolina State Government is committed to providing veterans preference to qualified applicants. To qualify for the veteran's preference, you may be asked to provide your DD214 form upon request.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Economic Analyst
The Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) is seeking candidates for an economic analyst in the Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) section.
This position is onsite in Columbia, SC.
As an economic analyst working for RFA, you will have the opportunity to hone your critical thinking and analytical skills working in a professional, team-based environment. This position plays a key role in the development of revenue forecasts for the state budget process and analyzing the fiscal impacts of legislative proposals. The BEA section is responsible for:

• Forecasting and monitoring the state's revenues;
• Reviewing and evaluating economic data to determine trends that may impact the state;
• Compiling and maintaining information relating to total state revenue and expenditures;
• Analyzing the impact of legislative changes on revenues; and
• Responding to economic research inquiries from the Executive and Legislative branches.

We are seeking candidates with strong quantitative skills who excel under pressure and have a desire to learn. The ideal candidate is able to convey analysis in a clear and concise manner and without bias both verbally and in writing. Candidates must also have experience in forecasting and econometrics and be excited about economic and tax law research issues that are complex, diverse, and cross multiple subject areas. Economic analysts may also participate in research projects and/or perform calculations required by statute.
The successful candidate will work under general supervision of the Fiscal Analysis Division director and is expected to make decisions and work effectively while carrying out the agency's mission to provide independent research, analysis, and resources to facilitate informed policy decisions. The candidate must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and customers and plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments at any given time. Supervisory assistance is readily available, and RFA encourages employee's professional development and training.
Benefits offered for eligible employees include flexible work schedules and hybrid remote work options during non-peak times.
Job responsibilities include:

• Develops and maintains economic models regarding state revenues for assigned areas.
• Prepares analyses of economic conditions affecting assigned areas and presents that information at board meetings.
• Conducts fiscal impact analysis for assigned tax policy, economic, or budget areas and writes fiscal impact statements based on that analysis.
• Prepares impact statements, advisory letters, and presentations to convey analysis and conclusions in a clear and concise manner without bias.
• Provides support and guidance to agency leadership and key stakeholders in assigned subject area(s).
• Effectively prioritizes assignments and coordinates with other staff to complete research projects overlapping multiple subject areas.
• Conducts specialized research on economic and fiscal issues from development to completion as outlined by statute or as requested.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in economics or related field and minimum of 2 years relevant economic research and analytical experience, including internships. Advanced degree in economics or related field may be substituted for work experience.
Additional Requirements:

• Ability to conduct independent research on complex topics and manage projects, using reliable data sources, to analyze and quantify the fiscal impact of proposed or implemented state and federal legislation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Employee is expected to have a comprehensive knowledge of economic principles, excellent research skills, and be adept at quantitative analysis.
• Employee must be able to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and customers and plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in economics or related field and relevant economic research and analytical experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in data analysis using SAS or STATA.
• Familiarity with interpreting state and federal tax provisions.
• Previous involvement in designing research plans, developing logical analysis methodologies, determining relevant and reliable data sources, and providing organized, thorough, and unbiased analysis of fiscal issues.

Additional Comments

• Candidates must specifically meet the Agency Minimum Requirements or an equivalent combination of education and experience in accordance with State Human Resources Regulations to be considered for this position. If you certify on your application that you have an associate's degree or higher, you will be required to provide a certified official college transcript upon job offer. Failure to produce an official college transcript may result in termination.
• RFA is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC RFA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
• The interview process may require a skills and knowledge test applicable to the position's job duties.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application and must be completed. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following best describes your education and work experience?

• A bachelor's degree in economics or related field and minimum of 2 years relevant economic research and analytical experience, including internships.
• An advanced degree in economics or related field.
• None of the above.

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Please describe, if any, your progressive work experience in economic or fiscal analysis.
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Please describe your research experience generally.
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Do you have experience in researching and interpreting fiscal implications of state or federal laws? If "yes" please describe your experience.
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Please choose all of the Microsoft Excel functions below applicable to your skill level.

• Table Formatting and Basic Mathematical Functions
• Complex Logical, Lookup and Reference, Financial and/or Other Formulas
• Charting and Graphics
• Pivot Tables, Named References, and/or Filtering
• VBA Macro Programming
• None of the above

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Please describe examples of your experience using Excel and the functions selected above in question 6, if any.
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Please describe your experience level using software to conduct quantitative analysis. Please include all software utilized (e.g. Excel, SAS, R).
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Are you willing to accept a salary within the hiring range of $85,000 to $99,000?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to work extended hours outside the normal 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.?

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this position?

• SC State Jobs Website - jobs.sc.gov
• Indeed.com
• A current employee
• A former employee
• LinkedIn.com
• Other (please specify below)

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If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
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