SOUMANETRA GHOSH
Senior Economist And Budget Analyst
Denver,CO
Summary
A highly analytical and detail-oriented policy analyst with 5+ years of experience in conducting research and analysis to inform policy recommendations. Expert in synthesizing and communicating findings to diverse audiences including policymakers, advocacy groups, and the public. . Passionate about using research to drive evidence-based policy decisions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Economist and Budget Analyst
Office Of The Governor
06.2023 - Current
- Budget and Policy Analyst at the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) for the Governor of Colorado. Budget Portfolio: Education.
- Economist for the Tax and Economic Development Team at OSPB. Key functions under this include formulating a forecast each quarter both at national and state levels.
Research Fellow
Simental Industries Ltd.
Denver , Colorado
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Research fellow on a FEMA Region 8 Climate Change Project.
- Developed Surveys on Survey Monkey and identified agencies for surveying. Also, worked with the federal database.
- Analyzed data primarily on SPSS software and assisted in data interpretation.
- Writing the results and participating in publishing them.
Policy Analyst
DU Housing Project, University Of Denver
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Inter Department Project within the University of Denver, to contribute to the ongoing Colorado Housing Affordability Project (CHAP).
- Analyzed the budget for HUD Programs and state department policy initiatives for low-income housing.
- Conducted data analysis using the SQL Software.
Non-Profit Leadership Intern
The Borgen Project
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Meet with Members of Congress and /or Congressional staffers in Colorado relating to The Borgen Project's policy initiatives
- Organized a fundraising campaign and achieved fundraising targets.
- Administrative duties included creating staff report, facilitating meetings, and staff communication.
Statistical Analyst
University of Denver
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked with Dr.Singumbe Muyeba & Dr.Rebecca Galemba on a project titled "Central 70: Can Local Hire Mitigate Redevelopment Impacts on Communities?"
- Developed the primary survey on SurveyToGo and conducted interviews in various Colorado Districts.
- Managed undergraduate research assistants.
Editorial Intern
Kendall Hunt Publishing
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Editing each chapter of the 6th Edition of Dr
- Kishore Kulkarni's book titled "Principles of Macro-
- Monetary Economics
- Designed end-of-the-chapter questions and practice quizzes.
Teaching Assistant
University of Mississippi
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted undergraduate level classes in Micro Economics, Macro Economics, and Business Statistics.
- Supported students' academic progress by providing one-on-one attention to help guide learning and comprehension.
Statistical Researcher
University of Mississippi
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Primarily conducted literature reviews on subject matter related to Micro, Macro, International, Education policy and developmental Economics.
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support during the design process of experiments.
- Analyzed data in STATA and R programs.
Statistical Analyst
Center for Civil Society
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked on an Indian government project focused on education policy. Analyzed and scored questionnaires in order to project future policy requirements.
- Worked with state officials on education policy focused for middle schools in the state.
Education
Masters of Public Policy -
University of Denver
Denver, CO 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Mississippi
Oxford05.2021
Master of Arts - Economics And Statistics
Fergusson College, University of Pune
Pune, India05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Fergusson College, University of Pune
Pune, India.06.2016
Skills
- Governor's Office Representative at the Healthy School Meals for All (HSMA) Technical Advisory Group (TAG)
- Governor's Office Representative at the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) Sustainability Advisory Group
- Completed the Employment Applied Data Analytics Training Program at Coleridge Initiative
Timeline
Senior Economist and Budget Analyst
Office Of The Governor
06.2023 - Current
Policy Analyst
DU Housing Project, University Of Denver
10.2022 - 01.2023
Research Fellow
Simental Industries Ltd.
05.2022 - 05.2023
Non-Profit Leadership Intern
The Borgen Project
04.2022 - 08.2022
Statistical Analyst
University of Denver
09.2021 - 03.2022
Editorial Intern
Kendall Hunt Publishing
09.2021 - 01.2022
Teaching Assistant
University of Mississippi
09.2020 - 05.2021
Statistical Researcher
University of Mississippi
09.2018 - 09.2020
Statistical Analyst
Center for Civil Society
04.2016 - 09.2016
Masters of Public Policy -
University of Denver
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Economics And Statistics
Fergusson College, University of Pune
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Fergusson College, University of Pune
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Mississippi