Associate Research/Data Analyst-OEWS

About the Role

This position works within Missouri’s Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) team, a program administered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). OEWS collects data related to the number of workers in Missouri and the wage ranges by occupation. This information is used for analysis of the occupational composition of different industries, for determining national policy related to structural unemployment, and for other purposes such as training and employment planning at state and local levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect detailed occupational employment and wage information for Missouri employers by conducting a high volume of phone calls, emails, and other collection methods.
• Analyze job classification information by understanding and utilizing the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and industry classification information by using the North American Classification System (NAICS) received from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Properly track and enter activity into the data collection software system.
• Analyze returned employer reports for data quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of staffing patterns, occupational differences, and occupational coding systems, as well as industry classifications, to solicit and properly code survey responses.
• Answer questions regarding the program and how the data is used and the importance of it.
• Research employers to find information related to them, including contact information and industry details.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiently use programs used in the OEWS Program, including Word, Excel, and other program specific software.
• Follow guidelines and requirements put forth by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Cooperative Agreement with the State of Missouri.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be flexible and able to adjust as the demand and focus on work shifts.
• Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in business, personnel, public administration or closely related area, including military service.