Senior Workforce Data Analyst - Columbia

About Us Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina's mountains and coast. Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW! Job Description Do you have experience involving the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of quantified data? Would you like to make an impact on South Carolina's workforce? Our Senior Workforce Data Analyst serves within the Labor Market Information (LMI) division in Columbia. LMI produces and presents data, statistics, and analysis related to employment and the workforce including labor supply and demand, wages and income, labor force and unemployment statistics, employment projections, and labor force demographics. This role will serve as an expert on confidential administrative data and publicly available resources pertaining to workforce development in South Carolina. Leverage statistics to generate actionable insights for the agency and state, as well as businesses and jobseekers. Provide support to the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development. Key Responsibilities The Senior Workforce Data Analyst will: Serve as project lead on analyses of data for the state's education and workforce development system Communicate workforce insights effectively to stakeholders Develop, produce, implement, and deliver workforce information reports, analyses, products, and services. Serve as SME on relevant developments in economics and public policy Education and Experience A bachelor's degree in business, economics, public policy, public administration, mathematics, statistics, data analytics, computer science, or a related field and five years of experience in research and analysis of policy challenges OR a doctoral or professional degree in any of these fields. Additional Requirements Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Substantial knowledge of Excel, Power BI, Python, R, Stata and/or SQL. Extensive experience with statistical analysis and social science research techniques. Ability to coordinate efforts within other divisions, agencies and organizations. Ability to communicate effectively and in an engaging manner with a wide variety of stakeholders. PhD degree is preferred. Two years of experience outside of academia in research and analysis of policy challenges. Professional writing experience. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.