Projections Analyst (ADMINISTRATOR I)

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for professional growth, apply to join the Maryland Department of Labor team today!

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of LaborÂ

100 S. Charles Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Projections Analyst supports the Labor Market Information (LMI) Team in developing employment projections by industry and occupation for Maryland and its local areas. The Projections Analyst produces data on Maryland''s industries and occupations to support sector-focused workforce development strategies and provides technical assistance to teams developing important economic datasets on Maryland''s economy, including the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), Current Employment Statistics (CES), Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), and Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) datasets. The Projections Analyst serves as a backup for the CES and LAUS programs in the event of a staff shortage and works with the BLS Programs Administrator to develop data quality checks to ensure high levels of accuracy in employment data by industry and occupation.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Support Statewide and Substate Employment Projections: The Projections Analyst will collect and clean historic employment data by industry and gather staffing pattern data. The Analyst will support projections economists in the development of economic models of workforce supply and demand and ensure revisions from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) are incorporated into MD Labor databases.
• Provide Support for the Economic Analyses and Special Projects: The Projections Analyst will leverage data expertise to support ongoing and ad hoc research requests, including workforce develop strategies and monthly reports on Maryland''s economy. The Analyst may be relied on to develop custom industry clusters and will work closely with other members of the LMI Team to respond to research requests.
• Support LAUS and CES Programs: The Projections Analyst will assist with data collection and analysis for the LAUS and CES programs and serve as backup in the event of staff shortages. The Analyst will assist with the calculation of annual Areas of Substantial Unemployment (ASUs) and support annual benchmarking and model review processes with the US Department of Labor staff.
• Assist the BLS Programs Administrator with Data Quality Checks: The Projections Analyst will assist with data quality checks for BLS programs (QCEW, OEWS, CES, and LAUS), including identifying outliers and sudden shifts in reported employment wages. The Projections Analyst will review BLS program data for accuracy prior to release to stakeholders and conducts analysis of key datasets as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master''s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Bachelor''s degree in Economics, Statistics or related field.

2. One (1) year of experience collecting, cleaning, and analyzing economic data in a professional or     academic environment.

3. Proficiency in Microsoft or other spreadsheet applications for data organization, analysis, and reporting.

4. Familiarity with economic datasets from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator''s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.Â

Resumes are acceptable as additional information only. However, the application must be completed in its entirety or it will be subject to rejection.Â

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:

Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.Â

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

• Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veteransâ status.

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, You may submit via email to brittany.small@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland Department Of Labor/Office of Administration

Attn: Brittany Small 26-002586-0032

100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor

Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found onlineÂ

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.