Population Forecast and Estimate Analyst - State of WA, OFM

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) has one immediate position opening for a population forecast and estimate analyst.

The incumbent in this demographer position supports some of the following functional programs and needs:
Annual April 1 County and city population estimates as required by law.
Annual forecast of the state population by single year of age and gender.
30-year population projections for the state and counties.
Estimates and projections of Hispanic and non-Hispanic populations.
The Small Area Estimates Program.
Special area population estimates.
Development of an integrated population projection system.
Participation in federal census programs.

The ideal candidate will have:
A graduate degree in demography, geography, statistics, urban planning or related field;
At least 3-5 years experience in applied demography using standard demographic techniques in the development of population estimates, projections and other applied demographic research ;
Excellent communication skills and an ability to explain demographic models and techniques to non-technical partners; and
At least 3-5 years experience with, or the capacity, to learn Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and SAS.

Position closes when filled. Interviews will begin immediately.

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