LABOR MARKET ANALYST

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Employment Security, Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, has a part-time vacancy for a Labor Market Analyst II in Concord. This role focuses on developing and interpreting labor market reports and related statistics for NHES and its clients.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in business, economics, statistics or related fields, with applied statistics background.

Qualifications

• Education and experience must be in business administration, economics, statistics, social science or a business-related field, with some education or experience with applied statistics.
• Two years’ experience in economics, statistics or a business-related field preferred.
• The trainee option allows hiring in trainee status for up to one year if qualifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and analyzes labor market data and prepares statistical reports.
• Interprets unemployment rates, labor force participation and occupational makeup.
• Supervises research programs on economic and labor market issues and prepares reports for clients.
• Communicates data quality and methodology to stakeholders.
• Represents the agency at events and collaborates with staff on forecasting methods.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Economics

Supervisory practices

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4 years education/experience)

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau
45 S. Fruit St.
Concord, NH 03301

Position # TMPPT6609

$22.50/hour - $30.02/hour

*This position offers a Trainee Status at an hourly pay rate of $21.63; candidate must meet the minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Employment Security, Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau has a part-time vacancy for Labor Market Analyst II.

SUMMARY

To develop and interpret labor market and related statistical reports based on analysis of labor market trends and conditions for the Department of New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES).

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in business administration, economics, statistics, social science or a business-related field, with some education or experience with applied statistics.

License/Certification: None

Other Requirements: None

TRAINEE OPTION

Candidates with an equivalent combination of 3+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years’ experience in economics, statistics or a business-related field preferred.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of statistical analysis and supervisory practices, with the ability to gather, document, and interpret data effectively. Maintains awareness of social, economic, and labor market trends and communicates clearly while fostering productive working relationships across teams and organizational levels.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and modifies Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) or Labor Market Information programs as necessary to meet BLS requirements as well as client needs.
• Analyzes and interprets quantitative and qualitative economic data, including unemployment rate, labor force participation, employment statistics and occupational makeup, to prepare statistical reports pertaining to labor market activity for the purpose of identifying economic trends and supporting economic and employment activity in New Hampshire and sub-state regions.
• Supervises and conducts research programs concerning economic and labor market issues, such as industry occupational projections and occupational employment and wages, and prepares materials for research and special reports to fulfill contractual requirements as well as client needs.
• Compiles and reports labor market information to assist other state agencies, policy makers, educational institutions, and other parties when contemplating movement of industry areas.
• Consults and communicates with unit and agency staff to verify reported data and ensure its quality.
• Provides labor market data and interpretation to employers, researchers, other government agencies, and the public to promote improved economic decisions.
• Communicates and collaborates with unit staff to develop, evaluate and revise methodologies for measuring and forecasting labor market trends and activities.
• Effectively represents the agency as a labor market information contact at events to include conferences, job fairs, off-site training and workshops.

LOCATION AND DETAILS

19-0000 Life Physical and Social Science Occupations

Location: US:NH:CONCORD

Employment Type: PART-TIME

Post Date: 10/27/2026

Salary: USD 22.500-30.020

Close Date: 12/01/2026

ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information please contact Greg David, Assistant Director, [e-mail] and 603-228-4173, or Krista Robichaud, Recruitment Specialist, [e-mail], and 603-228-4059.

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964