Description
Performs economic research work and prepares analyses of subjects such as rate of return, depreciation, working capital, investment, and financial and expense performance comparisons. Compiles or prepares reports, graphs and charts of data developed. Prepares forecasts and analyzes trends in manufacturing, sales, finance, general business conditions and other areas. Assists in the development of organization economic policies, conducts special economic studies and cooperates with other departments in the preparation of statistical studies. Adapts new developments in the field of economic planning and control. Utilizes computer in the creation, display and reproduction of charts, graphs, and econometric models relative to the operations of the organization. 5 - 8 years of professional experience. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments. Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters. Assignments are broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity. Employees in this classification typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.