Research/Data Analyst-OEWS Supervisor

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Leave & holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking an Occupational Data Supervisor to lead the OEWS team within the Bureau of Labor Statistics collaboration. You will supervise staff, drive high-quality data collection, manage outreach to Missouri employers, and ensure accurate coding using SOC/NAICS systems.

You will use Excel, SQL queries, and proprietary software to monitor performance, publish estimates, and support decision making. A strong emphasis on collaboration and accountability underpins daily work.

Qualifications

• Experience in outbound data collection or information gathering.
• Knowledge of statistical methods, data collection and dissemination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the OEWS unit to ensure high quality data collection and reporting.
• Supervise a team including hiring, workload, performance management and coaching.
• Collect detailed occupational employment and wage data from Missouri employers via calls and emails.
• Coach team on persuasive collection techniques for data gathering.
• Analyze SOC and NAICS coding information for accurate survey data.
• Maintain knowledge of staffing patterns and industry classifications for survey coding.
• Review data estimates and contribute to data publication accuracy.
• Utilize Excel, Word, and SQL-based tools to support program performance.
• Perform related duties and maintain reliable attendance.

Skills

Outbound calling

Statistical methods

Dashboards & reporting

SOC/NAICS knowledge

Coaching & team leadership

Strategy setting

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, public administration

Tools

Excel

SQL-based queries

Proprietary software

Word

Job description

You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”

Main Purpose/Focus of the Position:

The Occupational Data Supervisor leads Missouri’s Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) team, a program administered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). OEWS collects data related to the number of workers and wage ranges by occupation in the state. The team is responsible for reaching out to Missouri employers that have been sampled to gather their data via a variety of data collection methods. This position has the opportunity to lead the work of the unit and ensure high quality, complete data, along with excellent customer service, to support decision‑making in Missouri.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Lead the OEWS unit, ensuring high quality data collection and reporting that meets the required performance deliverables of the program under the guidelines and requirements put forth by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Cooperative Agreement with the State of Missouri.
• Successfully supervise a team with collaborative and supportive leadership that upholds the values of the Department, with responsibilities including hiring, assisting workload, performance management, coaching, goal‑setting, and day‑to‑day supervision.
• Collect detailed occupational employment and wage information for Missouri employers through the phone, email, and other collection methods.
• Personally use and coach team members on persuasive collection techniques in phone call and email outreach.
• Analyze job classification information by understanding and utilizing the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and industry classification information by using the North American Classification System (NAICS) received from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Maintain working knowledge of staffing patterns, occupational differences, and occupational coding systems, as well as industry classifications, in order to solicit and properly code survey responses.
• Conduct review of data estimates and collaborate on the accuracy and publication of the resulting data.
• Effectively use a variety of programs such as Excel, Word, proprietary program software, and SQL‑based queries to ensure effective program performance.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

Beneficial education and/or work‑related experience includes technical or professional experience in research, data analysis, economics, business, public administration, or closely related area, including military service.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in outbound calling and outreach for the purpose of information collection.
• Knowledge of statistical methods, data collection and dissemination, sample surveys, and quantitative analytical methods.
• Ability to use dashboards and reporting tools to measure and guide performance.
• Knowledge of economic, education, and labor market information data sets, sources and uses.
• Ability to coach and support employees to create a positive work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration and recognizes achievement.
• Ability to set strategy and adapt as program needs evolve.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

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