Hybrid Labor Market Insights Analyst

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IPERS retirement package

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Iowa Workforce Development is seeking a Labor Market Research Specialist (Data Analyst 1) to analyze labor market data, craft reports, and present findings to stakeholders from Des Moines. The role focuses on the Laborshed Survey, using statistical methods and GIS to map labor markets and inform workforce initiatives.

A strong background in statistics and workforce information is essential. Hybrid work options exist after six months; full-time in-office schedule is required initially.

Qualifications

• Experience with statistics, data management, and reporting of labor market information.
• Familiarity with NAICS industry codes and SOC occupational codes.
• Ability to design and deliver written reports and formal presentations.

Responsibilities

• Use statistical and economic techniques to measure, analyze, and report labor market supply and demand.
• Prepare and deliver formal reports and presentations to stakeholders.
• Design research projects and respond to labor market data requests.
• Develop maps illustrating Laborshed areas with GIS.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Data mapping

Report writing

Presentations

LMI familiarity

NAICS knowledge

SOCs knowledge

Survey data analysis

Workforce analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, MIS, or industrial management

Professional certificate in data science

Tools

GIS software

Statistical software

Data management software

Data visualization software

Job description

Iowa Workforce Development is seeking a Labor Market Research Specialist (Data Analyst 1) to analyze labor market data, craft reports, and present findings to stakeholders from Des Moines. The role focuses on the Laborshed Survey, using statistical methods and GIS to map labor markets and inform workforce initiatives.

A strong background in statistics and workforce information is essential. Hybrid work options exist after six months; full-time in-office schedule is required initially.