Research/Data Analyst-OEWS Supervisor

You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”

Main Purpose/Focus of the Position: The Occupational Data Supervisor leads 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 and wage ranges by occupation in the state. The team is responsible for reaching out to Missouri employers that have been sampled to gather their data via a variety of data collection methods. This position has the opportunity to lead the work of the unit and ensure high quality, complete data, along with excellent customer service, to support decision-making in Missouri.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• • Lead the OEWS unit, ensuring high quality data collection and reporting that meets the required performance deliverables of the program under the guidelines and requirements put forth by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Cooperative Agreement with the State of Missouri.
• • Successfully supervise a team with collaborative and supportive leadership that upholds the values of the Department, with responsibilities including hiring, assisting workload, performance management, coaching, goal-setting, and day-to-day supervision.
• Collect detailed occupational employment and wage information for Missouri employers through the phone, email, 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.
• Maintain working knowledge of staffing patterns, occupational differences, and occupational coding systems, as well as industry classifications, in order to solicit and properly code survey responses.
• Conduct review of data estimates and collaborate on the accuracy and publication of the resulting data.
• Effectively use a variety of programs such as Excel, Word, proprietary program software, and SQL-based queries to ensure effective program performance.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

• Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in research, data analysis, economics, business, public administration, or closely related area, including military service.
  
  Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
  • Knowledge of statistical methods, data collection and dissemination, sample surveys, and quantitative analytical methods.
  
  • Ability to use dashboards and reporting tools to measure and guide performance.
  
  • Knowledge of economic, education, and labor market information data sets, sources and uses.
  
  • Ability to coach and support employees to create a positive work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration and recognizes achievement.
  
  • Ability to set strategy and adapt as program needs evolve.
  
  
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa, at this time.
  
  

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

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