Social Research Specialist Ii

dac.nc.gov

North Carolina, US
Recruitment range: $55,221 - $57,664; benefits: st...
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Employment statistics analysis
Data quality issue resolution
Technical support for employers
The North Carolina Department of Commerce is seeking a Social Research Specialist II to support employment statistics in collaboration with the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The ideal candidate should have experience in economic or social research, data analysis, and communication of technical concepts to non-technical audiences. This full-time role offers competitive state benefits and opportunities for professional development

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for providing operational support and expert knowledge to the team, team management, regional and federal partners, and external stakeholders regarding three BLS programs.
  • The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development.
  • Benefits to include: 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave, North Carolina State Health Plan, NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans.

Matching Summary

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The North Carolina Department of Commerce is seeking a Social Research Specialist II to support employment statistics in collaboration with the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The ideal candidate should have experience in economic or social research, data analysis, and communication of technical concepts to non-technical audiences. This full-time role offers competitive state benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Salary

Recruitment range: $55,221 - $57,664; Benefits: State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement; Bonus/Equity: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • employment statistics analysis
  • data quality issue resolution
  • technical support for employers
  • economic data interpretation
  • BLS program operational support

Nice-to-have

  • economic, educational, or social research principles
  • synthesizing data from diverse sources
  • streamlining workflows
  • creating clear and engaging explanations

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Two years of related experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and data analysis software (SAS, R, Stata, SPSS)
  • Experience collecting, processing, reviewing, and assessing data validity and accuracy

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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