Statistical Research Specialist

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

10d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Statistical Research Specialist receives, reviews, and compiles complex statistical data to produce labor market information estimates in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics guidelines. The role produces industry and occupation projections, applies statistical procedures and tabulations to economic data, and prepares statistical tables and charts for manuals, handbooks, and reports. The position also follows required agency and division security protocols and participates in division training.

The specialist ensures state and federal requirements are met for grant programs and databases, follows QCEW, OEWS, LAUS, CES, and LMI procedures, and supports timely, accurate collection and delivery of survey and economic data. The role consults with stakeholders and uses outreach to obtain information from employers, businesses, and industries. It provides customer service across program activities and completes other assignments as directed by division management.

This is a full-time, regular position with one vacancy, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Primary hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role is not supervisory, includes on-the-job training, and may require occasional, infrequent travel. On-site attendance is essential because of interactions with staff and clients and use of office resources. Salary is up to $50,000 annually, based on education and experience. Level I is non-exempt; Levels II and III are exempt.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree including nine semester hours in statistics, statistical research methods, economics, demographic or social research statistics is required for Level I.
• Level II requires either a bachelor’s degree with nine semester hours in the specified statistical or related subjects and two years of technical statistical and research work experience, or a master’s degree in a listed field with nine semester hours of advanced statistical methods.
• Level III requires either a bachelor’s degree with nine semester hours in the specified statistical or related subjects and three years of technical statistical and research work experience, or a master’s degree in a listed field with nine semester hours of advanced statistical methods and one year of technical statistical and research work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and Teams) and the Internet, and ability to learn other software as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, expressing ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to produce and maintain accurate data, communicate statistical results, organize research projects, conduct cost/benefit analysis, and write technical reports using statistical software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, work independently and as a team member, multitask, handle confidential work, interpret routine matters according to agency policy, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of application; the agency cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• On-site attendance is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and compile complex statistical data to produce labor market information estimates according to U.S. Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics guidelines.
• Produce industry and occupation projections.
• Apply statistical procedures and tabulations to analyze collected economic data.
• Prepare statistical tables and charts for manuals, handbooks, and reports.
• Meet federal and state mandates related to U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Information grant requirements, including populating federal and state databases.
• Follow QCEW, OEWS, LAUS, CES, and LMI program procedures.
• Identify, analyze, and correct questionable data when needed.
• Consult with stakeholders across the state to obtain economic data.
• Follow up promptly and resolve survey data problems to support quality data collection.
• Complete program deliverables by deadlines set in BLS and DOL grant guidelines.
• Provide customer service across the division’s program activities.
• Use outreach to obtain employer, business, industry, and economic information required by federal grants and programs.
• Complete special assignments and tasks as assigned by division management.
• Participate in the division’s training regimen and follow required division, agency, and state security protocols.

Benefits

• The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

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