Statistical Research Specialist

Statistical Research Specialist Agency 290 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION Supervisory Organization Employment Security Commission–Research

Full-time

Annual Salary:
Up to $50,000.00 (based on education and experience)

Primary

Working Hours:

M-F; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Level I – Non-Exempt Level II & III – Exempt

Oklahoma City, OK

The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Receives, reviews and compiles complex statistical data to produce estimates of labor market information following guidelines from the United States Department of Labor (US-DOL) and the Bureau of Labor & Statistics (BLS). Produce industry and occupation projections. Apply statistical procedures and tabulations in analysis of the economic data collected. Prepares and arranges statistical tables and charts to compile in manuals, handbooks and reports.

Participate in the required OESC and Economic Research & Analysis Division security protocols.

Ensure the federal and state mandates are met as they relate to the US-DOL WI grant requirements populating various federal and state databases. Adhere to QCEW, OEWS, LAUS, CES, and LMI program procedures Identify, analyze, and correct (if needed) questionable data. Consult with stakeholders across the state to obtain economic data. Proactively ensure quality data collection by timely follow-up and resolution of all survey data problems.

Ensure program deliverables are completed on a date no later than set forth within the BLS and DOL grant guidelines. Utilize excellent customer-service skills to provide the best results for the multiple activities involved in the division’s various programs. Utilize outreach methods to obtain employer / business / industry, economic information to meet the US-DOL WI and BLS grant requirements.

Work special assignments & tasks as assigned by division management. Participate in the required Economic Research & Analysis Division training regimen. Follow the required security protocols of the division, agency and state. On-site attendance is an essential function of the position, as the role requires direct interaction with staff, clients, and on-site office resources. These job functions, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Valued Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies at the level III are listed below; the levels II and I require a minimal understanding of or beginning exposure to the following:
Knowledge of:
Maintenance of complex records Business communications, including English grammar, punctuation, and spelling Modern office procedures and practices Business mathematics Major policies and procedures governing assigned programs Statistical and research theory and methods Sources of data Probability and sampling Data processing applications to data management problems Visual representation of data Inferential statistics Data-collection techniques and labor market statistics A wide range of analytical principles and practices Methods and techniques of disseminating public information Macro and Micro Economics concepts Skills and

Competencies:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, expressing ideas clearly and concisely Ability to:
Produce and maintain accurate data Communicate statistical results Plan and organize programmatic research projects Conduct cost/benefit analysis Write technical reports using statistical software programs Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Perform…