Research Data Analyst

North Central Texas Council of Governments • Full-time • Arlington, Texas, United States • $74k - $80k / year • 1m ago

The Information and Innovation Services Department of the North Central Council of Governments (NCTCOG) seeks a skilled Data Analyst to support workforce development initiatives in an inter-departmental role. In this capacity, you will analyze labor market trends by industry and occupation and report key findings in useful ways. Your work will directly influence workforce development strategies and serve to:

Align training with labor market demand.
Guide workforce investment.
Support regional economic development.
Inform career planning for job seekers.
Promote efficient use of public resources.

Required Skills:

Familiarity with state and federal legislation related to workforce development
Thorough understanding of labor market dynamics (supply/demand, wage trends, sectoral shifts) and macroeconomic indicators (unemployment, GDP, inflation)
Experience working with labor market databases and information systems (e.g., BLS, BEA, Census, O*NET, Lightcast, JobsEQ, VOS)
Understanding of statistical methods (descriptive and inferential), including appropriate application and interpretation of results
Proficiency in analyzing industries, occupations, and training/skills patterns to provide actionable insights
Ability to communicate key findings clearly and professionally to stakeholders, policymakers, and the public in a variety of formats
Ability to interpret specific inquiries from an array of requestors and respond by providing appropriate, detailed information
Demonstrated initiative, responsibility, analytical thinking, project management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with cross-functional teams or external partners
Strong analytical and communication skills
Adept to working across various domains and navigating ambiguity
Highly disciplined, proactive, and responsible, as much of the work requires focus for long periods of time with limited supervision

Desired Skills:

Excel expertise (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, charts, formulas, and functions)
SQL for querying relational databases
Scripting (e.g. Python)
Use of APIs to pull data from external sources
Business intelligence and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Workflow automation tools (e.g., Power Automate)
Esri ArcGIS Pro and extensions including Network Analyst, Statistical Analyst, and Business Analyst
Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, business, sociology, data science, analytics, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Highly qualified candidates with formal education in a non-technical field will also be considered.
At least three years of experience in labor market analysis, economic research, workforce planning, or comparable areas.

Starting Salary:

FLSA: Exempt

$74,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience

NCTCOG offers a highly competitive package of many desirable benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid leave; retirement plans; and professional development opportunities. Work/life balance is supported through an employee assistance program, prepaid legal services, as well as flexible scheduling or remote work opportunities, subject to performance and business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:

All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.