Analyst - Micro and Macro Simulation

About the Job

The Finance Division, Government of Pakistan, is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Analyst - Micro and Macro Simulation to join the Tax Policy Office in Islamabad. This role is fundamental to the modernization of Pakistan's fiscal management, as it bridges the gap between raw data and strategic policy action. You will be responsible for developing and utilizing sophisticated economic models to simulate the impact of various tax policies on both individual taxpayers and the broader national economy.

By leveraging advanced statistical techniques and simulation tools, you will play a key part in enabling senior leadership to project revenue outcomes and assess the socio-economic implications of fiscal reforms before they are implemented.

Key Responsibilities

• Model Development: Build and maintain micro-simulation models to evaluate the impact of tax changes on diverse demographic and income groups.
• Economic Forecasting: Utilize macro-economic indicators to simulate the effects of tax policy shifts on GDP, inflation, and national revenue.
• Impact Analysis: Conduct detailed "what-if" scenarios to predict how changes in GST, income tax, or corporate tax rates will influence market behavior.
• Data Integration: Synthesize large datasets from various government sectors to ensure simulation models are grounded in accurate, real-time fiscal data.
• Policy Recommendations: Provide data-driven briefings to senior officials, translating complex simulation results into clear policy options for economic stability.

Qualifications & Experience

Details regarding the complete job description, specifically the required educational qualifications and professional experience criteria, can be downloaded directly from the official website of the Finance Division. Candidates are encouraged to review these requirements thoroughly before initiating their application.

Job Details

This position is designated as Analyst - Micro and Macro Simulation, operating under the SPPS-III (Special Professional Pay Scale) framework. This scale is designed to attract high-level technical experts by offering a competitive remuneration package consistent with specialized professional standards in the public sector.

The role is based at the Tax Policy Office within the Finance Division located in Islamabad. There are currently 02 (two) posts available for this specialized track. As part of a centralized policy unit, the successful candidates will work in a high-stakes environment at the heart of Pakistan's financial capital, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams of tax lawyers, economists, and data scientists.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are requested to apply online through the National Job Portal latest by 27th May, 2026.

Additional Instructions

1. Terms and conditions for posts in SPPS as contained in Establishment Division’s O.M. No.1(11)2018-E-6 dated 22.03.2019, as amended from time to time, shall apply. The O.M. is also available on the website of Finance Division.
2. The terms and conditions for posts in MP Scales as contained in Establishment Division’s O.M. dated 12.01.2021 (MP Scales Policy, 2020) and Finance Division’s O.M. dated 31.10.2023 (Revision of MP Scales), as amended from time to time, shall apply.
3. Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date will not be entertained.
4. Short-listed candidates fulfilling the laid down criteria will be called for interview.
5. TA/DA is not admissible.
6. Finance Division reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time without assigning any reason.

Expert Advice for Applicants: For this specific simulation role, the selection committee will look for proficiency in statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python. When applying via the National Job Portal, ensure your "Experience" section explicitly mentions any previous work with CGE (Computable General Equilibrium) models or fiscal impact assessments. Demonstrating an understanding of how tax policy affects Pakistan's specific socio-economic fabric will distinguish you as a top-tier candidate.