Labor Market Research Specialist

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

Note: This is not an Information Technology (IT) position.This role is based in Des Moines, Iowa. The new hire will be required to work full-time in the office for the first six months of employment.

Iowa Workforce Development is seeking applicants for the position of Labor Market Research Specialist (Data Analyst 1) at our 1000 E Grand Ave., Administration office in Des Moines, Iowa.

Position Details

• Location: 1000 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA
• Schedule: Full-time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid telework and alternate schedules available after six months of employment and training have been completed.

Position Overview

Are you ready to join a team that is growing as a Data Analyst 1? This role emphasizes statistical analysis on survey data, report writing and presentations, familiar with workforce and labor market information (LMI), and experience with NAICS (industry codes) and SOCs (occupational codes).

Key Responsibilities

Analysis

• Use statistical and economic techniques to measure, analyze, and report supply and demand of the labor market.
• Perform complex analysis utilizing data from multiple sources to prepare written reports.
• Prepare and deliver formal presentations to various stakeholder groups, and report labor market data and research.
• Use computer software to collect, analyze, display, and report labor market data and research.

Research

• Conduct specialized research using data for industries and occupations in Iowa.
• Design research projects that require specialized statistical and economic skills to determine appropriate research techniques, methods and benchmarks.
• Respond to requests pertaining to 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.

Workforce Survey

• The Laborshed Survey/program is the main focus of this role. The candidate in this role will design, implement surveys, collect, enter, code, and analyze data resulting from surveys.
• Knowledge of statistical, data management, data analysis, data visualization, and data mapping software.
• Understanding of industry codes (NAICS) and occupational codes (SOCs) to correctly select codes from verbatim answers.
• Prepare and deliver written reports and oral presentations using applicable software to appropriately display and disseminate labor market and economic findings while providing exceptional customer service to agency stakeholders in a timely manner.

Outreach

• Assist with promoting, planning, and implementation of the agency’s LMI products and services.
• Participate in economic development and workforce conferences.
• Travel as needed for presentations.

Essential Functions

• Experience is use of data management software, data analysis software, data displaying software, and data mapping software.

• Enter ZIP code data received from employers through the fax server and group email inbox.
• Review, clean, validate, and clarify Laborshed Survey data collected by 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.

About Iowa Workforce Development

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is a state agency dedicated to providing exceptional employment services and connecting employers with skilled workers. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and aligning services with workforce demands, IWD offers comprehensive support to job seekers and employers through a statewide network of IowaWORKS Centers.

Benefits

Joining the IWD team and becoming a State of Iowa employee comes with a range of valuable benefits, including:

• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including nine paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with no cap on the sick leave accrual.
• Prepare for the future with the IPERS retirement package, as well as an additional optional deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Free Life and Long-term Disability Insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Employee Assistance Programs and Discount Programs for support.

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify; a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

No applicant seeking employment with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development can have a current, ongoing overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place.?Selected positions will be subject to a criminal background check.

Iowa Workforce Development is not currently offering sponsorship nor compensation for relocation.

Applicants are advised to fully complete ALL employment and education fields within the online application. We strongly encourage you to attach a resume and cover letter.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• 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) All of the following (a and b):
  • a. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
  • b. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics. Please attach a copy of the certification to your NeoGov application.
• 3) All of the following (a and b):
  • a. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
  • b. A total of one year of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience.