Economist

 

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Economist. This position is responsible for performing economic analysis. Responsible for developing methods and procedures to analyze and forecast transportation economic impacts; conducting economic analyses and research to assist in determining what alternative funding sources will ensure future needed revenues; critically reviewing and evaluating MDT activities to ensure consistency with federal and state requirements; and researching industry practices. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Alternative Funding Section Supervisor and does not manage others.

 

For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at [email protected].

 

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

·       Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

·       Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available

·       Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

·       Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families

·       State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

·       Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek

·       Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

·       Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

·       Benefits apply on first day of employment

·       Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

 

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

 

Required Application Materials:

·       A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

·       A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

 

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

 

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

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Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. 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Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:red;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22%3EThe Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. 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Job Details
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary: $: 39.27, 43.24, Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Primary Location: Helena
Agency: Department of Transportation
Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees
Posting Date: Sep 28, 2026, 9:22:43 AM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Oct 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume
Contact Name: Alycia Gereg
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 406-475-1712