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*This position is open until filled with a first review date of June 24, 2025.* *About the Department*** The Montana Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work, live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs, grow businesses, develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure. (You can learn more about us here.) *About this Position * /Research and Information Services (RIS)/ The Research and Information Services (RIS) Bureau within the Montana Department of Commerce partners with people, agencies, and organizations throughout the state, nation, and globe to promote economic opportunity and enhance our understanding of the people and economy of the State of Montana. RIS is comprised of three components: The Census and Economic Information Center, the Tourism Research Program, and the Industry Development Program. You can learn more about us here. *Job Overview* The Tourism Data Manager primarily works with the marketing team at the Montana Department of Commerce to maximize the team’s efficiency and effectiveness in the competitive destination marketing landscape. This position oversees data partnerships, coordinates projects that involve outside research and data agencies, and performs data analysis focused on marketing strategies and the economic impacts of visitation to Montana. The analysis conducted in this role utilizes a variety of unique and exciting data sources such asITRR’s Montana nonresident travel data and reports,aggregated mobile device location and movement, aggregated card spending, hotel and short-term lodging performance, and others. Typical duties include: · Managing and transforming data from owned and purchased data sources. · Presenting and visualizing data in a consumable format (ex. reports, presentations, interactive data displays, etc.). · Identifying gaps and weaknesses in marketing program strategy, data sources, planning, and execution. · Setting baseline metrics and developing methods for measuring impact of marketing programs and economic development programs related to tourism (e.g. grant programs). · Providing recommendations that support and inform marketing strategy and planning processes. · Project management The audience for these products includes Department of Commerce leadership and staff, the Department’s agencies-of-record, marketing and research partners across Montana, and the public. Other duties may include assisting RIS with economic and demographic analysis as needed. *What are we looking for?**__* *Education and Experience:* // · Bachelor’s degree in economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, or other related fields. · Experience working in the economic analysis, economic development, or the tourism industry is a plus. · A combination of education, superior academic performance, or other types of work experience may be considered for eligibility. *Competencies:* // /Knowledge of…/ * Data structures and the principles of data management. * The economic principles and mechanisms with regard to the tourism industry. * The geographic landscape of Montana. * Business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, DOMO, etc.). * Management of quantitative and qualitative research projects /Ability to…/ * Effectively use data-related software applications (Excel, R package, Python, SQL, etc.). * Analyze data and provide practical applications of results. * Perform statistical analysis across multiple data sources. * Communicate effectively within a team and across different mediums. * Work independently, demonstrated success in taking initiative, organizing steps associated with complex projects and successfully completing those steps in a timely manner. / / *How to apply* Apply online by submitting your*resume and cover letter.* In your cover letter,*please describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities align with the duties and competencies for this position.*/(Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)/ *Benefits* · Lookhereto see the additional benefits! They include: o Work/life Balance o Health Coverage o Retirement plans o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays o And more… · *Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) –*Employmentwith the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Lookhereto learn more and see if you may qualify!*** * *Other important information to be aware of*** · Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.** · If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents, we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.** · This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the State of Montana.*Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required.*Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New Employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin.** **Title:** *Tourism Data Manager* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25141331*