LAUS/ CES Senior Program Analyst (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III)

Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Labor is seeking a Senior Program Analyst - Administrative Officer III to analyze and process LAUS/CES data, compile monthly labor force estimates, and prepare official reports. The role supports ASU calculations and CES annual benchmarking, working with the federal-state cooperative program. A background in economics or statistics is preferred.

The position is located at 100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, and requires strong data analysis skills, attention to detail,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college credit substitutions allowed for experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process monthly labor force estimates for LAUS/CES programs.
• Prepare reports and publications on unemployment, employment and related metrics.
• Support ASU calculations and CES annual benchmarking processes.
• Collaborate with BLS and Maryland DWDAL analysts to ensure methodological accuracy.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, mathematics or related field

Tools

Excel

QGIS/ArcGIS

R/Python

Job description

Introduction

Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of LAUS/CES Senior Program Analyst - Administrative Officer III within the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning. As a member of team Labor, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

STD0015

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 S. Charles Street, Suite 2000
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to analyze and process monthly labor force estimates in Current Employment Statistics (CES) program and residency employment data and information in the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program. This involves independently processing the production and production, analysis, and the report of State, major area, and selected localities of Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment, and Unemployment Rates. The second is to compile process, and analyze and information regarding Areas of
Substantial Unemployment (ASU).
LAUS and CES are major components of the Federal-State cooperative labor statistics
program, which is operated by the Maryland Department of Labor’s Division of Workforce
Development and Adult Learning (DWDAL) in conjunction with the US Department of
Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). As such, this position operates to support this
cooperative agreement by providing additional insights and analysis of LAUS and CES
programs and its methodology to BLS regularly.

POSITION DUTIES

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Analyze and process employment, unemployment rate by place of residence every month, including pulling and analyzing data used in obtaining accurate LAUS program results.
• Analyze and process current employment data - including major economic events, monthly estimates review, and other relevant CES inputs and indicators to produce monthly and annually CES estimates.
• Analyze and process applicable employment, unemployment, and unemployment rate by place of residence for Annual Processing of the LAUS program estimates.
• Analyze and process applicable current employment data - including Quarterly Census of Employment of Wages data, and Non Covered Employment (NCE) estimates in order to complete CES Annual Benchmarking.
• Calculate and produce the annual Statewide and Federal Areas of Substantial Unemployment (ASUs) and all related reports and publications, including, but not limited to the forma ASU submission to BLS, and annual Statewide AUS publication, and the fiscal formula calculations worksheets

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:

• 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to twoyears of the required experience.
• 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degreefrom a college or universityfor the required experience.
• 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• 1. One (1) year of experience working in data analytics, economics, statistics, or computer science.
• 2. Six (6) months experience using Microsoft Excel (job or coursework)
• 3. Six (6) months experience (job or coursework) with Geographic Information Systems (e.g. QGIS, ARCGIS, or equivalent) or general programming experience (R, Python, Pivot Tables)
• 4. Six (6) months experience working with a Bureau of Labor Statistics program (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wage, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Current Employment Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, or Occupational Safety and Health. Statistics).(job or coursework)
• 5. A degree in economics, statistics, mathematics or a related subject involving matters such as economics or data science.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

The certified list will be used by Department of Labor for a period of one year.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MD Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.