Economic Data Analyst

General Characteristics • Supports the user community in the use of business intelligence tools to query files and databases for report outputs. • Assists customers in use of OLAP tools, extracts and collects data for performing queries and writing reports. Reviews queries for performance issues, making changes as needed. • Participates in the design and development of reports, as well as creation of user documentation. Monitors customer usage, upgrades enterprise-wide OLAP query and reporting tools, monitors batch queries and ensures interoperability and security of various front-end components. Maintains meta data coordination and supports production system. • Needed knowledge includes process and data modeling and data architectural development methodologies. Complexity Provides support for user community. Works on one or more projects as a project team member. Functions, relatively independent, under direction of senior professionals, supervisors, or managers. Core Competencies • Economic Analysis & Labor Market Research • Ability to apply economic theories and quantitative methods to analyze workforce trends, employment patterns, and labor market dynamics. • Expertise in interpreting economic indicators and their implications for workforce development policy. • Data Analytics & Statistical Modeling • Proficiency in advanced statistical techniques, econometrics, and predictive modeling. • Skilled in using large datasets to identify trends, forecast employment needs, and evaluate program effectiveness. • Policy Evaluation & Impact Assessment • Competence in assessing the economic impact of workforce development programs and policies. • Ability to provide evidence-based recommendations to inform decision-making. • Technical Communication & Reporting • Strong ability to translate complex economic data into clear, actionable insights for policymakers, stakeholders, and the public. • Skilled in preparing technical reports, dashboards, and presentations. • Project Management & Collaboration • Ability to manage research projects from design to completion, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Effective collaboration with state agencies, educational institutions, and industry partners. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) • Principles of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and labor economics. • Knowledge of the policies established in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). • Knowledge of Florida’s implementation of WIOA and related workforce policy, including the 2021 Reimagining Education and Career Help (REACH) Act. • Statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, Stata, Python) and data visualization tools. • Survey design and sampling methodologies. • Longitudinal data analysis of program participants. • Economic impact analysis and cost-benefit evaluation techniques. • Advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills. • Data cleaning, integration, and analysis using large administrative datasets. • Econometric modeling and forecasting. • Technical writing and presentation skills for diverse audiences. • Proficiency in database management and data visualization. • Interpret and synthesize complex economic data for policy development. • Communicate findings effectively to non-technical stakeholders. • Work independently and collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams. • Adapt research approaches to emerging workforce trends and policy priorities. • Maintain accuracy and integrity in data analysis under tight deadlines. Required Qualifications: • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree or technical institute degree/certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or; • Equivalent work experience (A minimum of seven (7) years of IT experience, including five (5) years of experience in business intelligence tools and systems, and/or five (5) years of experience with economic and/or statistical analysis).