Summary of Work
Are you energized by digging into data, spotting trends, and making sense of complex information? Are you a critical thinker who wants to provide high quality data for our users? Join a team where your analytical skills will help drive critical insights into the state's economy. This position plays a role in collecting, analyzing, and maintaining labor market data that supports decision-making, economic development, and workforce planning. It's an excellent fit for someone who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and enjoys working independently to turn data into meaningful insights.
The Associate Labor Market Analyst will:
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Assist the lead Analyst with the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program, and support key Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) initiatives and workforce information projects
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Use specialized BLS software, and Excel (e.g., pivot tables and spreadsheet development)
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Collect, code, and analyze survey data
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Review data for accuracy and identify trends based on economic conditions
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Conduct research in line with BLS methodology and Cooperative Agreements
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Communicate with BLS, internal staff, Unemployment Insurance (UI) staff, and employers to support data accuracy, correct reporting errors, and ensure accurate NAICS code assignments
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Respond to data requests and assist with product development, and reporting.
Attendance at virtual or in-person regional and national conferences or training may be required.
This position reports directly to the Labor Market Information Manager within the Labor Market Information Division.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must have the following:
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Associate's degree in economics, accounting, business administration, or a related field;
- or a combination of education (minimum high school diploma or equivalent), training, and experience which demonstrates comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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application must include all specified materials as listed under the Application Procedures
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred applicants will have experience designing and applying research methodologies, working with databases, including maintaining, analyzing, and manipulating data. Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, technical proficiency, and the ability to interpret data and communicate are essential. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is important, along with being a self-motivated individual who can research and gather information with minimal supervision. Preference will be given to those with experience using Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) systems, Microsoft Access, and Excel functions such as pivot tables, and formulas.
About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
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Application Procedures
All application materials must be received online through the ND PeopleSoft System on or before 11:59 p.m. CT on the closing date or you will not be considered for the position. Application must include:
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Resume (must clearly explain how you meet the minimum qualifications)
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Indicate beginning and ending dates of employment or years served in the role
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Indicate type of education, if applicable (e.g., Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's and area of study)
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Cover letter
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Copy of college transcript (if applicable)
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Three professional references
Scoring Process:
Our hiring process is designed to be fair, transparent, and focused on your qualifications. Applications will be scored based on a 100-point candidate questionnaire. Final scores determine which qualified applicants advance to the interview stage.
Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit documentation proving eligibility under North Dakota Century Code 37-19.1 to be awarded veterans' preference points. Refer to the ND Veterans Affairs website for required documentation to upload.
How to Strengthen Your Application:
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Take your time when answering application questions. Provide detailed but concise responses that clearly show how your skills and experience align with the role.
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Prepare thoughtful responses to open-ended (essay) questions, using specific examples. These are personally scored by the hiring team.
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Ensure your resume is detailed, accurate, and up-to-date. The Human Resource team uses your resume to confirm you meet minimum qualifications.
- Applicants are encouraged to provide genuine responses that accurately reflect their own skills, experience, education, and background when completing their application. The use of AI tools to generate answers should be limited to ensure responses are authentic.
Tips for Interview Preparation:
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Review ND Job Service to learn about our agency, who we serve, and the impact of our work. This knowledge will strengthen both your application responses and interview.
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Listen to The Job Pod, our agency podcast, for practical job search and career insights. Episode 1: The Resume shares a hiring manager's perspective on what makes a resume stand out, and Episode 60: Ace the Job Interview - Turning the Interview into a Conversation offers tips for reducing interview anxiety and approaching interviews with confidence.
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Practice with Big Interview, our online platform that provides expert coaching, mock interviews, and tailored practice questions.
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Reach out if you have questions about the role or our agency-we want you to feel informed and confident.
For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Raeann Schmitcke, Human Resource Officer, at [email protected] or (701) 328-2840. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1 (800) 366-6888.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
