Oregon Department of Human Services

Workforce Analyst, Economist 1

Oregon Department of Human Services

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Oregon

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Salary

💰 $4,409 - $6,736 per month

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Distribute reliable information on workforce trends and characteristics for Oregon customers
  • Provide customized, objective workforce information to businesses, employers, and education-related organizations
  • Bridge the information gap between businesses and education; communicate employer and education community needs to the workforce system
  • Deliver workforce information via one-on-one meetings, online and in-person presentations, writing articles, and providing reports
  • Connect employers to Employment Department resources (QualityInfo.org and WorkingInOregon.org)
  • Communicate frequently with other economists and analysts regarding local activities and contacts
  • Develop expertise on how labor market information resources can support graduation requirements
  • Strengthen local business workforce strategies through customized research, reporting, and consultations
  • Participate in economic development efforts by writing labor market availability reports for employers locating or expanding
  • Assigned to specific geographic coverage areas with central workplaces in multiple Oregon cities (Corvallis, Salem, Bend, etc.)

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in economics or a related field (official or unofficial transcripts required after interview)
  • Preference: Bachelor's degree in economics OR any Bachelor's with at least 3 Economics courses with grade of 'B' or higher
  • Broad understanding of economic concepts, especially those related to the labor market
  • Solid understanding of statistics
  • Demonstrated collaborative skills; ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, co-workers, and partners
  • Ability to present information that instills confidence and explain complex concepts to lay audiences
  • Effective written communication skills
  • Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion
  • Must reside within the assigned coverage area within ~3 months and be ready to work in an office environment frequently
  • Ability to report to listed office locations or meet with customers/co-workers in-person on short notice
  • Demonstrate access to broadband internet meeting minimum requirements and have a private workspace
  • Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship
  • Subject to criminal background check and possibly fingerprint-based background check