Senior Workforce Data Analyst Part Time

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Department of Labor - Center for Workforce Research and Information

Job Class Code:0721
Grade: 24 - Professional / Technical
Salary: $24.85 - $34.84 - 15 hours/week
Location: Augusta

Opening Date: January 15 2026

Closing Date: February 1 2026

DESCRIPTION: The Center for Workforce Research and Information manages the programs that provide the most important information about labor market conditions in Maine. These programs inform the public about employment unemployment and wages for the state and local areas. The Senior Workforce Data Analyst is a 15 hour per week position contributing to the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) team. QCEW is the foundation for labor and other economic statistics in the U.S.

This position collects reviews and classifies data provided by employers. The work entails coding employer accounts through internet research about the nature of a business as well as email and phone contact to collect additional information. Attention to detail and working collaboratively with a team are important to success. Most members of our team primarily work from home several days a week and some work primarily in our Augusta office. Our full staff usually joins together in the office on Wednesdays. Our team offers flexibility work life balance job security work accommodations and support for wellbeing.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Research the nature of business to assign industry codes to employer accounts.

• Contacts employers to collect information and obtain clarification regarding provided data.

• Enters and reviews for quality data provided by employers.

• Analyzes reviews and edits data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Detail oriented with accuracy and consistency

• Work independently and with a team

• Communicate clearly

• Maintain effective working relationships foster productive team dynamics

• Organization

• Adhering to laws and confidentiality requirements governing microdata

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Intermediate to advanced education training and/or experience in data analysis data collection data production labor statistics economics or another related field with demonstrated experience in a role working with data and providing mentorship.

Preference will be given to those applicants:

with knowledge of experience in the following: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages or other labor statistics programs industry classification (North American Industry Classification System) data collection QUEST or other labor statistics software.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Mark McInerney at

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA or 18.09% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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