Economic Analyst

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Position Summary

The Economic Analyst will contribute to original research projects at the Labor Market Intelligence Center by creating data analyses for higher education research topics such as financial barriers to access, and success of Dallas College students, the return on investment after graduation, and economic impact on Dallas County economy and workforce needs. The incumbent will conduct background research and support the construction or selection of quantitative protocols including econometrics for current and future projects. The Economic Analyst will conduct analysis and translate findings for inclusion in publications through multiple channels and for supporting internal and external stakeholder decisions and actions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Expertise with quantitative methods for economic analysis
* Experience with statistical analysis software
* Experience in technical writing for publication
* Knowledge of best practices in data presentation and visualization
* Experience supporting the production of research reports for a variety of purposes and stakeholder audiences
* Experience with constructing, managing, interacting with, and analyzing large data sets
* Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of diverse stakeholders through multiple channels

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, social science, or education with coursework in statistics, research design and quantitative methodology or related discipline,

• Master's degree preferred.

• Official transcripts required.

• Three (3) years of experience working with quantitative methods, statistical analyses, econometrics, and research in higher education

• Expertise in quantitative research methods and data analysis

• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual preferred

***Will be subject to a criminal background. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint test.

Key Responsibilities

* Collaborates with team members to design and carry out original research in graduates return on investment, employer needs assessment, Dallas area workforce needs; and econometrics related to the impact of Dallas College locally, regionally, and nationally.
* Conducts background research - literature reviews, exploratory data analysis, subject expert interviews, e.g. - to inform the design of original research using quantitative methodologies
* Supports the process of writing quantitative research protocols
* Applies research findings to support decision-making processes and change initiatives across the College and affiliated partner organizations
* Analyzes quantitative data generated by background research and outputs of original research
* Participates in the authorship of reports of research findings to be disseminated to internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of driving action and informing policy
* Completes required Dallas College professional development training per academic year.
* Performs other job duties as required.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Dallas College is part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Dallas College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.