Data Analyst

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Using data management and statistical software to perform analysis.
• Analyzing employment data and determining its accuracy and validity.
• Documenting data requirements and processes and ensuring data quality.
• Carrying out data analysis tasks and supporting employment statistical programs in meeting deliverables.
• Leading and collaborating with team members and staff in data and statistical analysis.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with federal and state partners and data contributors.
• Translating complex data and concepts to non-technical audiences via verbal and written communications.
• Responding to internal and external information requests by providing timely and quality responses.
• Communicating statistical and research findings to data users and stakeholders; and producing information products.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and techniques of economic or social research, and statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the use of data management or statistical software.
• Demonstrated experience determining sources and methods of gathering and compiling research data.
• Demonstrated experience presenting technical information and summaries in verbal, written, visual and digital forms.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned to the position from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management Preferences:

• Working knowledge of data analysis and programming using SAS, R, STATA, or SQL

For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an online application using this link, http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html.  If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.  Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript.