Talent Data and Insights Analyst

Virginia Economic Development Partnership; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) seeks a Talent Data and Insights Analyst to support the Talent and Workforce Strategy team by delivering analysis, reporting, and data visualization to inform talent solutions, advance key talent initiatives, and strengthen internal team performance and strategy.

Responsibilities include pulling data from multiple sources, overseeing Salesforce activities, producing briefing materials, and tracking progress on talent initiatives to provide

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in economics, data analytics, statistics, public policy, or related field.
• Experience with labor market, education, workforce, or economic development data sources.
• Ability to translate data and research into clear insights for internal teams and external partners.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for developing clear analyses, charts, dashboards, and presentation-ready materials.

Responsibilities

• Assess data-related needs for talent solutions.
• Pull raw data from public, subscription-based, and proprietary databases.
• Conduct basic analyses to include summary statistics and trends.
• Visualize data for consumption by external partners.
• Oversee all Salesforce activities and deliverables, including reports and dashboards.
• Provide data and analysis for briefing memos for the Governor and Secretary’s offices.
• Track progress on talent-related initiatives and maintain inventory of talent data.
• Conduct exploratory analyses to identify insights and trends.

Skills

Communication

Data storytelling

Quantitative analysis

Labor market data

Project management

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Public policy

Cross-functional

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Talent Data and Insights Analyst

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1781

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Talent Data and Insights Analyst to support the Talent and Workforce Strategy team by delivering analysis, research, reporting, and data visualization to inform talent solutions, advance key talent initiatives, and strengthen internal team performance and strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Assess data-related needs for talent solutions
• Pull raw data from public, subscription-based, and proprietary databases
• Conduct basic analyses to include summary statistics and trends
• Visualize data for consumption by external partners
• Oversee all Salesforce activities and deliverables, including reports and dashboards
• Provide data and analysis for briefing memos for the Governor and Secretary’s offices in advance of calls to companies
• Track progress on talent-related initiatives to include operational and strategic plans
• Maintain inventory of talent-related data
• Conduct exploratory analyses of data using quantitative and qualitative methods to identify insights and trends

Skills Required:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly and accurately and translate to non-technical audiences
• Ability to translate data and research into clear insights for internal teams and external partners
• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative research, including collecting, cleaning, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data
• Experience with labor market, education, workforce, or economic development data sources, such as BLS, Census, Lightcast, JobsEQ, state workforce data, or similar datasets
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and support cross-functional projects
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to develop clear analyses, charts, dashboards, and presentation-ready materials
• Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM/database platform to maintain records, develop reports, support dashboards, and improve data quality
• Demonstrated interest in economic development, workforce development, business engagement, or talent strategy

Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of Virginia’s economic development, workforce, education, and/or business support ecosystem.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve research, analysis, reporting, data visualization, and/or workflow efficiency
• Experience working with or supporting public-sector, higher education, workforce, or economic development partners

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in economics, data analytics, statistics, public policy, or related field

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E‑Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

Valid driver's license is required.

Salary range: $65,000-$80,000.

Application deadline: September 11, 2026.

VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or [e-mail] TDD 1-800-828-1120.