Chief Analytics Officer
Company: Washington State Employment Security Department
Location: Olympia
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Chief Data Analytics Officer (EMS4) Washington State Employment
Security Department Olympia, Washington We are looking for a
human-centered leader who cares deeply about making a difference in
their community and understands the role data analytics, economic
analysis and reporting have on an organizations ability to build
programs and services that transform lives. The economic analysis,
reporting and leadership you provide will help ensure our state
provides Washingtonians with inclusive and equitable services that
help people find jobs, have effective employment supports, and
bridge gaps in employment. This position has the opportunity to
support ensuring increased understanding of inequities in service
delivery, program outcomes, employment, and labor markets across
Washington. Duties As the Chief Analytics Officer, you will serve
as the state---s authority on the labor market and will have the
opportunity to impact policy and decision making by the State
Legislature, the Governor---s Office, and other state agencies on
economic workforce conditions, programs, and services. This
position is an important strategic partner in leading the
Employment Security Department.-- You will lead a team responsible
for providing economic analysis, reporting, and evaluation for many
statewide programs including Unemployment Insurance, Re-employment
Services, and Paid Family and Medical Leave.-- --Stakeholder
leadership is a key component of this role as you will work closely
with the Commissioner---s Office, agency leaders and legislative
bodies providing analysis and advice.-- To excel in this role, you
will use your technology literacy, knowledge of data analysis and
reporting techniques, and demonstrated leadership to think
critically about how ESD delivers services. This includes centering
equity and inclusion in economic and labor market analysis to make
ESD and many other organizations more effective at supporting
historically marginalized communities. You will think about how we
collect, analyze, utilize, and communicate data and labor market
information. This position oversees the modeling and tax
implications of the Unemployment Insurance trust Fund ($5 billion)
and the PFML Trust Fund. The Chief Analytics Officer is also
accountable for federal reporting and cooperative work agreements
that are tied to millions of dollars of agency funding. In
addition, you will also oversee the annual DATA budget totaling
$7.5 million, which funds 65 full time employees. -- More of what
you will do: -- Champion and lead labor market, economic, and
program information gathering and reporting strategies for the
state. Represent the agency and state on high-profile economic and
workforce issues, including direct responsibility for the design,
development and maintenance of the employment-related measures and
indicators for the Governor's Results Washington initiative. Advise
the Commissioner and Executive Leadership Team, identifies key
decision points to shape the strategic policy for the agency and
works with the Legislative and Executive Operations Director to
develop materials and brief the Governor, Legislature, Congress,
and other key stakeholders.-- Develop a culture of learning,
growth, and belonging in the division you lead. Conduct high
profile, precedent-setting work collecting agricultural wage and
practices information used by the US Department of Labor to set
wage and practice standards for the federal agricultural H-2A guest
worker program Lead innovation efforts related to economic analysis
and reporting including serving as a project sponsor for key
strategic projects.-- -- -- -- Qualifications What you bring:
Required: Advanced degree in Economics, Public Administration, or
other research related field Extensive knowledge of state and
federal economic workforce conditions, programs, and services
Strong research, writing, analytical, organizational,
interpersonal, and communication skills Demonstrated experience
managing professional research staff Demonstrated understanding of
how to understand program outcomes and drive increased equity.
Problem analysis and solution skills involving a high degree of
original, independent judgement with the ability to identify
critical issues and prepare recommendations for changes in policy
and procedures -- More about what you bring: -- You are passionate
about collaboration and leveraging other---s strengths You have a
strong background/understanding of statistical analysis and
research in complex government programs such as economic and labor
market analysis. You are skilled at building and maintaining
relationships across a diverse range of stakeholder---s staff
members, and customers-- You have a talent for translating complex,
intricate technical concepts into digestible terminology. You have
a strong influencer skillset-- You are invested in the success of
your team member and work to develop future leaders, and build
strong cohesive teams You know how to define a vision, clearly
communicate organization mission and goals to staff, and follow
through with regular ongoing feedback and direction.-- --What you
have mastered:-- Project and program management; general
familiarity with the workings of state and federal governments--
Advanced understanding of complex research, analysis, statistical,
actuarial, and economic methodologies-- Technology and project
literacy, such as:-- Best practices in information security and
data privacy Defining business needs and developing partnerships
with technical teams Project Management and technology delivery
approaches like Agile. Analysis and reporting techniques, such
as:-- Cohort building techniques and concepts-- Technical report
build practices Data visualization -- Supplemental Information
Additional Requirement of Employment: Must be able to pass an
Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information Review.
Must be able to travel as needed. Per Governor Inslee's
Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) state employees must be
fully vaccinated. This position is based in a WorkSource location
and requires in-person attendance with no option for full-time
telework. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent
upon you providing verification of your vaccine status. No start
date will be approved until you verify your status.-- -- -- Please
submit your Cover Letter, and Resume with your Online Application
through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute
for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa.
Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses
with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered
incomplete.---- Additional Requirement of Employment: Must be able
to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information
Review. Must be able to travel as needed. Per Governor Inslee's
Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) state employees must be
fully vaccinated. This position is based in a WorkSource location
and requires in-person attendance with no option for full-time
telework. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent
upon you providing verification of your vaccine status. No start
date will be approved until you verify your status.-- -- -- Please
submit your Cover Letter, and Resume with your Online Application
through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute
for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa.
Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses
with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered
incomplete.---- --Why work with us? --Washington State offers one
of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. --Our core
benefits include: Medical, dental and vision insurance Life,
accidental death, and dismemberment insurance Long-term disability
insurance Retirement Social security Vacation, leave and holidays
Flex Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Deferred
Compensation and so much more.-- -- Our agency's mission and values
drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with
others and are at the core of who we are. We value Collaboration,
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Innovation, and Integrity, Investing
in our people and Service with kindness.-- We understand that a
work environment that respects your work/life balance is key,
that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work
schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value and
trust our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their
best self. -- --Opportunity for All --The Washington Employment
Security Department is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to
create a working environment that includes and respects cultural,
racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.
Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons
over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and
people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are
encouraged to apply. Please include your name and pronouns in your
application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the
application process.-- -- --An image without descriptionAn image
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description --If you are a person needing assistance in the
application process, if you need this job announcement in an
alternate format, or if you have general questions about this
opportunity, please contact Joe Vansyckle or the Talent Acquisition
Team, or Washington Relay Service 711.-- -- -- --Other Information
This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide
positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective
Bargaining Agreement. The Employment Security Department is an
equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are
available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are
having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing
your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360)
664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960.
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