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This vacancy has expired and is for reference only. Indiana University BloomingtonEconomic Research Analyst, Kelley School of BusinessJob Summary: Conducts analyses of economic and demographic data to provide insight into the economies of Indiana, its regions and communities, and the nation as a whole. Researches the education and training requirements of occupations in order to assess the educational program needs for the workforce of the future and estimate the amount of time and resources required to transition from one occupation to another. Upgrades the Innovation Index by collaborating on conceptualization, data capture, literature review, development and index calculations.
Develops and improves calculation algorithms to generate complete employment, wage, occupation count and GDP data by industry and industry cluster. Writes computer programs in STATA and R to generate IBRC "no-holes" estimates of the following: covered employment and wages, derived from QCEW data, for detailed NAICS industries for any multi-county user-selected region; and county employment by occupation, reformulating the occupation clusters using current O*NET categories.
Continues development of “Virtual Career Counselor” web-tool to estimate the time-to-transition from one occupation to another; and continues developing labor market information data and systems. Conducts employment dynamics analysis using the longitudinal employment data base; and performs statistical analysis, including analysis of variance, multiple and logistic regression, cluster analysis, and stratified sampling. Forecasts population, employment, incomes, workforce characteristics, and similar economic variables using data from various federal and state agencies and other relevant sources.
Analyzes trends in demographic and economic indicators over time and for various geographic areas; conducts economic impact analyses and economic modeling studies; and presents conclusions and implications of analyses clearly in written and oral formats. Collaborates effectively with IBRC staff in the configuration and effective use of internal databases of economic indicators and in the design and implementation of large projects involving economic/demographic/social data and analysis.
Qualifications: Review your qualifications prior to applying to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Resume and cover letter required.
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in economics, demography, geography, business, public planning or a related field and three years of experience in a research or planning capacity analyzing data to support decision makers.
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated proficiency in statistics and analysis, coupled with the ability to extract useful insights from large and complex datasets; and ability to analyze, interpret and present economic and/or demographic data. Deep experience with at least one of the following statistical software packages: SAS, SPSS, or STATA; and advanced skills in Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal including a customer service orientation and ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals. Strong organizational and multitasking skills including ability to manage multiple priorities; and superior problem solving skills including the ability to apply economic principals to solve complex problems.
Preferred: Master’s degree; advanced economic theory; demonstrated proficiency in analyzing, interpreting and presenting economic and/or demographic data; experience with GIS, SQL and Visual Basic; programming savvy in R; proficiency with ACCESS and other database packages.
Applications accepted until January 14, 2016, or until position is filled.
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