Economic Data & Research Assistant

US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency in labor economics and statistics for the federal government.

This GS-06 position requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-05 level and focuses on collecting, analyzing, and reporting primary data to inform national statistics and policy decisions. Applicants must meet qualifications and regulatory requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

• Experience using computers and various software to collect, compile, analyze and/or report primary data.
• Initiate contacts with a full range of establishments to price goods and services.
• Interviewer or intake experience with detailed record-keeping and public contact.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Reporting

Job description

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency in labor economics and statistics for the federal government.

This GS-06 position requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-05 level and focuses on collecting, analyzing, and reporting primary data to inform national statistics and policy decisions. Applicants must meet qualifications and regulatory requirements by the closing date of the announcement.