QCEW Supervisor (MA5)- Internal Only
State of Washington
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Job summary
State of Washington, through the Labor Market Information and Research division, seeks a collaborative leader to direct QCEW data collection, editing, and dissemination, ensuring accurate, timely labor market insights.
You will mentor staff, present findings to policymakers, and support legislative and data-driven decision making with strong analytical capabilities and effective communication.
Qualifications
- Analytical ability to synthesize data for complex reports.
- Strong written and oral communication for leadership audiences.
- Ability to facilitate collaboration across diverse groups.
Responsibilities
- Oversee collection, editing, production, and dissemination of QCEW data and related publications.
- Lead presentations of research findings to elected officials and external organizations.
- Mentor and train staff on QCEW and QUEST processes.
- Ensure timely, accurate delivery of quarterly data to BLS per cooperative agreements.
- Interpret RCW changes related to QCEW and unemployment insurance calculations.
Skills
Education
Job description
A collaborative leader with a passion for data integrity and a talent for guiding teams to deliver accurate, actionable labor market insights. They excel at synthesizing complex information, fostering inclusive teamwork, and communicating research findings clearly to diverse audiences.
The Labor Market Information and Research (LMIR) division of ESD supports our agency's mission and the employment process by providing businesses, individuals, and other customers with the labor market information they need to succeed in a changing economy. This role specifically contributes to achieving our mission by providing accurate and timely labor market information.
Please note: This opportunity is only available to current employees of the Washington State Employment Security Department.
This position has been reposted to expand the applicant pool. If you have already submitted an application, you do not need to reapply.
In this role, you will oversee the collection, editing, production, delivery, and dissemination of Quarterly Census of Employment and Wage (QCEW) surveys and data products, as part of the cooperative agreement with the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You will also lead the presentation of research findings and recommendations to elected officials and outside organizations.
Some of your daily tasks include but not limited to:
- Oversee the accuracy, editing, processing, and reporting of quarterly employment and wage data derived from unemployment insurance (UI) records for the QCEW program.
- Acts as a lead in mentoring and assisting in the training of staff on all aspects of QCEW and QUEST.
- Ensuring timely, accurate delivery of quarterly data and publications to the BLS, per the BLS/QCEW cooperative agreement work statements for Washington.
- Analyze changes pertaining to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) in regards to QCEW information, including the calculation of the annual average wage as it pertains to calculating the Unemployment Insurance taxable wage base, and in setting the minimum and maximum Unemployment Insurance amounts for the state of Washington.
- Support the agency in fulfilling legislative mandates and the ability to convey research findings effectively.
Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:
Nine (9) years of experience in two or more of the following areas:
- Conducting research
- Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
- Conducting business analysis and developing requirements
- Leading business projects
- Managing business operations
- Business policy development
- Supervising
Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field and
- Seven (7) years of experience in two or more of the following areas:
- Conducting research
- Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
- Conducting business analysis and developing requirements
- Leading business projects
- Managing business operations
- Business policy development
- Supervising
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field and:
- Five years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the following areas:
- Conducting research
- Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
- Conducting business analysis and developing requirements
- Leading business projects
- Managing business operations
- Business policy development
- Supervising
- For those positions required to supervise, experience must include at least one year of supervisory experience.
- Analytical Expertise: Ability to assess and synthesize data for highly complex reports.
- Communication Skills: Proficiency in presenting recommendations effectively to leadership.
- Facilitation Expertise: Ability to foster collaboration across diverse groups.
- Initiative: Proficiency in managing diverse responsibilities effectively.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams effectively.
- Knowledge: Proficiency in addressing and testifying on policy-related matters.
- Presentation Skills: Ability to convey research findings effectively.
- Reporting Skills: Proficiency in communicating findings clearly through comprehensive reports.
- Statistical Analysis: Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply statistical data to support reporting and decision-making.
- Research Expertise: Demonstrated ability to collect, synthesize, and evaluate information to support informed decisions.
- Trend Analysis & Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify patterns and provide actionable insights.
- Form Design & Data Collection Expertise: Ability to evaluate and modify forms for better data collection and presentation.
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Associate Degree = 2 years | Bachelors Degree = 4 years | Master's Degree or Higher = 5 years
- Must be able to pass Unemployment Insurance (UI) & Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) claim and fraud check.
Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Katie Swanson (360-742-8208), the Talent Acquisition Team, or Washington Relay Service 711 prior to the recruitment closing. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
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