Labor Market Research Specialist
About The Position
Iowa Workforce Development is hiring a Labor Market Research Specialist (Data Analyst 1) at its Administration office at 1000 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa. The role focuses on statistical analysis of survey data, labor market and workforce research, report writing, presentations, and the use of industry (NAICS) and occupational (SOC) codes. The Laborshed Survey/program is the primary focus of the position. The employee will design and implement surveys, collect and process survey data, and analyze and communicate findings to agency stakeholders and the public. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The employee must work in the office for the first six months; hybrid telework and alternate schedules may be available after six months and completion of training. Iowa Workforce Development is a state agency that provides employment services and connects employers with skilled workers, with services delivered through a statewide network of Iowa WORKS Centers. The position may require travel for presentations. Applicants must meet at least one of the listed education and experience pathways, and some selected positions are subject to a criminal background check.
Requirements
- Meet at least one of the stated minimum qualification pathways: (1) graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management; (2) four years of combined education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, with 30 semester hours of accredited coursework in any field equivalent to one year of full-time experience, and a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics; or (3) the same four-year combined education/experience requirement plus one year of graduate-level education and/or qualifying full-time experience, with 24 semester hours of specified graduate coursework equivalent to one year of full-time experience.
- Experience using data management, data analysis, data display, and data mapping software.
- Knowledge of statistical, data management, data analysis, data visualization, and data mapping software.
- Understanding of NAICS industry codes and SOC occupational codes to select codes from verbatim answers.
- Provide timely customer service to agency stakeholders.
- Work full-time in the office for the first six months of employment while completing training.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide an unofficial transcript for verification; applicants relying on a professional certificate pathway must attach a copy of the certificate to the application.
- Applicants are advised to complete all employment and education fields in the online application; attaching a resume and cover letter is strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Use statistical and economic techniques to measure, analyze, and report labor market supply and demand.
- Conduct complex analysis using data from multiple sources and prepare written reports.
- Prepare and deliver formal presentations and report labor market data and research to stakeholder groups.
- Use computer software to collect, analyze, display, and report labor market data and research.
- Conduct specialized research using data about Iowa industries and occupations.
- Design research projects that require specialized statistical and economic skills, selecting appropriate techniques, methods, and benchmarks.
- Respond to requests concerning the labor market and workforce.
- Prepare, design, and deliver formal reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the agency in work groups, consortia, partnerships, and conferences.
- Design and implement surveys; collect, enter, code, and analyze resulting data, with the Laborshed Survey/program as the main focus.
- Use NAICS and SOC codes to select appropriate codes from verbatim survey responses.
- Promote, plan, and help implement the agency’s LMI products and services.
- Participate in economic development and workforce conferences and travel as needed for presentations.
- Enter ZIP code data received from employers through the fax server and group email inbox.
- Review, clean, validate, and clarify Laborshed Survey data from the survey vendor to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Analyze and interpret Laborshed Survey data using statistical software.
- Prepare, write, and finalize accurate Laborshed Study reports within established timelines.
- Develop maps using GIS software to illustrate Laborshed areas and related geographic data.
- Present Laborshed Study findings and results to stakeholders, organizational leadership, and community organizations.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Nine paid holidays
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave with no cap on accrual
- IPERS retirement package
- Optional deferred compensation retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
- Free life insurance, with additional coverage available for purchase
- Free long-term disability insurance, with additional coverage available for purchase
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Discount Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
