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RESEARCH ANLYST SUPV

Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/07

Posting End Date: 2025/05/21

Category: Economic Development

Sub Category: Research

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 35.17

Maximum Salary: 41.10

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

*Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Labor is seeking a full-time Research Analyst, Supervisor to lead our Labor Economist Team.

In this key role, you will supervise a team of six Labor Economists located across Idaho. This team serves as the department's primary experts in economic and labor market information, providing insights that help empower strategic and career decisions, business growth, job creation, and wage decisions throughout the state.

As the Research Analyst, Supervisor, you will not only guide the team's efforts but also contribute directly by turning complex economic data into clear information for a diverse audience. This involves:

+ Leading and Supervising: Providing effective leadership and guidance to a geographically dispersed team of Labor Economists.

+ Economic Insight: Conducting your own research and analysis to develop insightful reports, presentations, and media communications on workforce and economic trends.

+ Clear Communication: Interpreting complex economic concepts and presenting them in an accessible way for the general public.

+ Collaboration: Fostering strong working relationships within the Department of Labor, other state and federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations like economic development groups.

We are looking for someone with:

+ Proven experience in team leadership, especially with remote teams.

+ Strong abilities in planning, conducting, and coordinating complex research projects.

+ Expertise in analyzing economic data and developing meaningful insights.

+ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical information clearly.

+ Experience using data visualization tools to create informative dashboards.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a strong understanding of labor market dynamics and a knack for leading and communicating effectively, we encourage you to apply!

For questions regarding this position, please contact Craig Shaul ( [email protected] ).

The applicant selected for this position will be required to pass a background check.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

The State of Idaho offers these excellent benefits:

+ Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

+ Paid parental leave

+ Eleven paid holidays per year

+ Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems

+ Multiple savings plans

+ Life insurance (Offers the Basic Plan at no cost to employee)

+ Wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more

Example of Duties

Team Leadership and Supervision:

+ Supervise the Labor Economist Team, a key unit within the Department's Research and Communications Bureau.

+ Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the team members.

+ Hire, train, and evaluate staff performance.

+ Develop and implement unit operating policies and procedures.

+ Recommend unit policies and procedures to departmental leadership.

+ Lead the team in the development and delivery of monthly economic situation briefings.

+ Potentially monitor the section/program budget.

+ Select staff, assign work, and evaluate performance.

+ Resolve problems involving customers, employers, and staff.

Research and Analysis:

+ Contribute to the planning and execution of the department's research agenda.

+ Analyze the workforce information needs of stakeholders across various industries and sectors.

+ Conduct statistical analysis, interpret trends and study results, develop conclusions, and summarize research findings.

+ Evaluate the quantity and quality of service provided by the team's research efforts.

+ Identify problem areas in data or research and prepare and implement corrective action plans.

+ Review and update data to ensure the statistical accuracy of data files and reports.

+ Provide guidance for the compilation and/or review of research results in formats suitable for diverse users.

+ Review and approve draft reports of findings, identifying errors and problems.

+ Consult with users of research information on the current and potential applications of data and the research system.

+ Identify areas requiring follow-up research studies.

Reporting and Dissemination of Information:

+ Oversee the provision of reliable labor market data and demographic insights.

+ Direct quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and validity of results in reports.

+ Develop and oversee the creation of media releases, respond to media inquiries, and potentially serve as a department spokesperson for media interviews on labor market and economic matters.

+ Ensure the accuracy and functionality of the labor market information website and its associated data tools, coordinating with IT and communication staff for development and maintenance.

+ Present or authorize the presentation of research results and insights to various stakeholders, including policymakers, businesses, and the public.

+ Deliver presentations or testimony to legislative committees.

+ Plan, schedule, and direct unit activities, including coordination with information technology staff to develop new reports and data tools, as well as maintain existing ones.

Collaboration and Other Duties:

+ Collaborate with the department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), research, and communications teams.

+ Confer with department staff and other departments to assess research needs.

+ Assist in the management of the Workforce Information Grant.

+ Collaborate with partner agencies.

Minimum Qualifications: You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. You must attach a resume, work history and references to your application. Your resume and work history must clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Considerable knowledge of:

+ Modeling and trend analysis and simulation techniques

Good knowledge of:

+ Supervisory practices

Experience:

+ Planning and directing research and statistical projects and evaluating and presenting (orally and in writing) the results

+ Using and interpreting output of a statistical analysis software package

Extra Credit: Although this is not required for this position, having experience may help.

+ Experience working with data visualization dashboards, methods and tools.

+ Experience with SQL database language and queries.

+ Considerable knowledge of Economics.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.