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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>ECONOMIC
RESEARCH ANALYST</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>The
Arizona Commerce Authority is seeking an economic research analyst to join its
top-notch research team in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Phoenix</st1:place></st1:City>.
The ACA’s mission is to grow and strengthen <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Arizona</st1:place></st1:State>’s economy and facilitate the
creation of quality jobs in the state by supporting and attracting businesses
in targeted, high-value base sectors. The research team compiles and analyzes
economic data to assist in business attraction, business development and
business retention.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;
font-weight:bold'>Job Summary</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>An ACA
economic research analyst gathers information about <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Arizona</st1:place></st1:State>’s economy and the state’s
competitiveness, relative to other states. This information is organized into
reports and presentations for internal and external use. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;
font-style:italic'>Essential Job Functions</span></font></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>The
position entails:</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Gathering
and analyzing statistical information from sources including the Census Bureau,
BLS, BEA, Arizona Department of Revenue and Arizona Department of
Administration.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Using data
sources such as EMSI, Wanted Analytics, GTIS, FDI Markets and FDI Benchmark in
sophisticated ways to gather information about companies, workforce
availability and investments. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Computing
cost comparisons that require comfort and a high skill level in working with
complex tax information.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Analyzing
and synthesizing information and organizing it into reports for a range of
audiences.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Keeping data
organized for long-term use and maintenance.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;
font-style:italic'>Qualifications</span></font></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>A
qualified applicant must have:</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>At least two
years of experience in financial/economic research.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>At least a
bachelor’s degree in a relevant major, such as economics, statistics,
mathematics or urban/regional planning.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Experience
with economic forecasting or data modeling.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Extensive
experience writing clear, concise reports with technical elements, such as
financial data. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Excellent,
advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, including strong
graphing skills.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>At least
basic competence in SPSS.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>The ability
to work collaboratively, but also to take control of a project and see it
through to completion independently. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>The ability
to work on more than one project at a time, often on tight deadlines.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Strong
written and verbal communication skills, including oral presentation and
telephone skills.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Extreme
attention to detail. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>A highly
qualified applicant would also have:</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Professional
experience in a government or economic development setting.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Experience
in industry research.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Familiarity
not just with using existing data but with collecting new data through surveys
and other methods.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Project
management experience.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>To learn
more about the ACA, see </span></font><a href="http://www.azcommerce.com/"><font
face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>www.azcommerce.com</span></font></a><font
face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>. Benefit information available
upon request.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>To
apply, please send the following documents (in Word or PDF format) by email to
Kimberly Barzar at </span></font><a href="mailto:kimb@azcommerce.com"><font
face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>kimb@azcommerce.com</span></font></a><font
face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>:</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Your resume.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>A cover
letter that highlights your qualifications for the position and includes a
description of a research challenge you have successfully tackled as part of
your professional duties—a difficult question you answered, a complicated
project you completed on deadline, etc.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font><font
size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'>Two writing
samples of no more than 800 words apiece. These should demonstrate your ability
to synthesize and organize factual information. Include a description of no
more than one paragraph about for each writing sample, describing the origin of
the sample and its audience. (Note: the description word count does not count
toward the 800 word limit.)</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>Please be
sure your name is on all documents and submit all materials as attachments to a
single email by no later than midnight (Mountain Standard Time) on Tuesday,
Dec. 17, 2013. Submissions that do not include all requested documents will not
be considered.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>Contact
Shawn Neidorf, (ACA Director, Research) with questions about the position at <a
href="mailto:shawnn@azcommerce.com">shawnn@azcommerce.com</a>.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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12.0pt'>Information about AAPORnet can be found in the AAPORnet Guidelines at: <a
href="http://www.aapor.org/AAPORnetGuidelines">http://www.aapor.org/AAPORnetGuidelines</a>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Questions?
Contact <a href="mailto:info@aapor.org">info@aapor.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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