Labor Market Analyst-Columbia

State of South Carolina

  • Richland County, SC
  • $52,100-88,600 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
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 the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 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 DescriptionAre you adept at research and analyzing data?Our Labor Market Analyst will serve within the Labor Market Information (LMI) division in Columbia. This individual will be responsible for collecting, compiling, analyzing, presenting, and disseminating Occupational Employment Statistics for the state and sub-state areas in accordance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) guidelines. Key ResponsibilitiesThe Labor Market Analyst will:
  • Occupational Employment and Wage Data Editing and Coding
  • Verify employment discrepancies and parent-child relations.
  • Review occupational titles and wage data.
  • Contact employers for data verification or solicitation.
  • Review final BLS estimates for adjustments.
  • Review and correct Quality Assurance edits generated by Occupation and Wage Data Network (OWDN) System.
  • Research, review, and update assigned addresses and telephone numbers.
  • Analyze and interpret data using various statistical and mathematical techniques.
  • Prepare and present reports communicating the results of data analysis.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in written form.
If you're ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina's workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you! Education and ExperienceA bachelor's degree or four-year professional experience involving the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of quantified data.Knowledge of methods of research design, data collection, data manipulation, data analysis and presentation of information; knowledge of applicable computer software products.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.

State of South Carolina