Senior Economic Research Analyst - Anticipated Vacancy

Augusta , Maine , United States | Analytics & Data | Full-time

Apply by: May 6, 2024

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Department of Labor - Center for Workforce Research and InformationJob Class Code:0718

Grade: 28 (Professional/Technical)

Salary: $58,344 - $78,582

Location: AugustaOpening Date: April 16, 2024Closing Date: May 6, 2024

Join our team of dedicated professionals! The Center for Workforce Research and Information manages the programs that provide the most important economic information about conditions in Maine. These programs inform the public about employment, unemployment, and wages for the state and local areas.

We encourage you to apply to become the next leader of our Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. QCEW is the foundation for labor and other economic statistics in the U.S. The candidate selected for this position will be provided with structured, on-the-job training and succession planning prior to taking over program leadership.

Most members of our team primarily work from home several days a week and some work primarily in our Augusta office. Our full staff usually joins together in the office on Wednesdays. Working with our good-natured team includes a generous package of health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, paid leave and holidays. We have a clear career ladder and we’re looking for people motivated to advance with us. We strive to be an organization that is inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds, offering flexibility, work-life balance, job security, work accommodations and support for wellbeing.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Oversee a team of full time QCEW team members and part time contributors to the program. Responsible for directly supervising two full time team members.

• Ensure that all deliverables and data quality standards are met according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics quarterly production calendar and program requirements.

• Determine priorities for team members, assign projects and tasks.

• Provide training and guidance, review work to assess that it is completed accurately.

• Analyze, review, and edit data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Research the nature of business to assign industry codes to employer accounts and train other team members to do so.

• Collaboratively see to it that at least 99 percent of jobs are classified to the most pertinent industry.

• Review reported data for quality and work to resolve errors reported by employers with multiple worksite locations via Multiple Worksite Reports.

• Ensure that Annual Refiling Survey responses are sufficient and employer data are reflective of newly reported and relevant information.

• Connect employers using predecessor and successor analysis tools, identify employers involved in changing ownership, mergers and acquisitions.

• Outreach to employers by phone and email to collect data and obtain clarification.

• Respond to requests for information with accurate data, context and analysis.

• Answer questions arising from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics edits and review of deliverables.

Success Requires:

• Working collaboratively to achieve common goals

• Interpersonal skills to train, motivate and engage team members

• Attention to detail, with accuracy and consistency

• Clear communication

• Maintaining effective working relationships and fostering productive team dynamics

• Ability to clean, transform and load data

• Organization

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Adhering to laws and confidentiality requirements governing microdata

• Knowledge of basic statistical methods

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Economics, Mathematics, or directly related area and (2) years experience in economic research analysis. Comparable work experience in economic research analysis may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preference will be given to those applicants:

With advanced experience education and/or training in data collection, data production, data entry, data analysis, labor statistics, economics, or another related field and demonstrated experience in a role working with data.

and/or

With experience providing mentorship, supervising or leading a team and/or knowledge of industry classification, or related workforce data programs.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Mark McInerney atMark.McInerney@maine.gov

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018. Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.21% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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