Labor Market Research Analyst

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Manage the flow of surveys and reports submitted to the Vermont Department of Labor. The Economic & Labor Market Information team is currently hiring a Labor Market Research Analyst. Duties include assigning industry codes to new firms, tracking down missing information, maintaining records, and transferring the data collected into various reports consistent with federal methodologies. The data produced, such as wages and employment by industry, provide researchers and policy makers with an accurate picture of the VT economy.

Requirements

• Excellent track record of customer service (both via phone and email)
• Aptitude to organize and format economic data
• Bachelor's degree which includes 9 or more college credits in research and/or statistics
• Two years of full-time college coursework OR an associate's degree AND two (2) years or more of experience working with detailed data systems which may include statistical data collection, categorizing, reporting and/or analysis of specialized data
• High School diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years or more of years or more of experience working with detailed data systems which may include statistical data collection, categorizing, reporting and/or analysis of specialized data

Nice To Haves

• Experience analyzing quantitative data

Responsibilities

• Assigning industry codes to new firms
• Tracking down missing information
• Maintaining records
• Transferring data collected into various reports consistent with federal methodologies
• Producing data such as wages and employment by industry

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
• Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level