San Diego Workforce Partnership · 1 month ago
Senior Research Analyst
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$37.32/hr - $48.84/hr
3+ years expSan Diego Workforce Partnership is the leader for innovative workforce solutions in San Diego County, seeking a Senior Research Analyst. This role involves translating labor market and program data into actionable strategies for workforce programs and policy development, while producing high-quality analysis and data products to inform various stakeholders.
EmploymentNon ProfitTraining
Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth labor market analysis using sources such as BLS, ACS, CA EDD, and other related datasets to assess demand, wages, career pathways, and regional trends
Conduct disaggregated analysis by race/ethnicity, geography, and barriers to employment to inform equitable workforce strategies
Perform Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis as it relates to San Diego Workforce priorities
Develop data products that are intuitive, decision-oriented, and tailored to different audiences (executives, program staff, Board members, partners)
Design and maintain actionable dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and ArcGIS
Co-author internal and external reports, briefs, and research products that elevate SDWP’s credibility and influence
Respond to data requests/inquiries from external and internal stakeholders
Develop and institutionalize research projects, keep detailed records and track all elements of the research process
Design, implement and provide recommendations for all steps of the research design and implementation processes
Research new methods, best practices, and emerging tech to enhance workforce policy and programs
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, business administration, nonprofit management, or related field
Three to five (3-5) years of Working experience in Workforce Development, Economic Development, or Public Policy
Three to five (3-5) years Applied Research experience in Workforce Development, Economic Development, or Public Policy
Demonstrated knowledge in research, data analysis and report writing
Demonstrated knowledge in designing and managing research projects through its completion
Strong hands-on experience with labor market and workforce datasets
Ability to conduct research and effectively visualize data, conduct data mining, data presentation and communication, statistical analysis including reporting and writing, and knowledge of economic principles
Ability to present data and analyses to the community and SDWP stakeholders
Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail to ensure accuracy, great problem solving and time management skills
Self-starter with the ability to work under limited supervision at the same time producing high-quality research
Ability to collaborate across teams; supporting decision making and strategy
Computer proficiency, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
Master's degree in economics, public policy, business administration, nonprofit management, or related field
Familiarity with WIOA performance metrics and workforce system operations
Experience conducting equity-focused or disaggregated analysis, with a geospatial lens
Experience forecasting, scenario modeling, or data governance practices
Benefits
PTO
PTO sell-back program
Generous employer-paid benefits (platinum plans)
Company-paid learning and professional development program
Pension plan
457 retirement plan
Additional employee wellness
Company
San Diego Workforce Partnership
San Diego Workforce Partnership empowers job seekers to meet the current and future workforce needs of employers in San Diego County.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Standards and TechnologyChicago Cook Workforce Partnership
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2016-09-12Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Tony Young
Interim President and CEO
Khaleda Atta
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-02-26
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