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Labor Market Analyst 2

State of Ohio, Columbus, OH, United States


Job Description - Labor Market Analyst 2 (260002B9) Labor Market Analyst 2 (260002B9)

Organization Job & Family Services

Agency Contact Name and Information: odjfscareers@jfs.ohio.gov

Unposting Date Apr 11, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location James A Rhodes Office Tower 37, 30 East Broad Street, 37th Floor, Columbus, 43215

Primary Location United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - Columbus

Compensation: $25.77

Schedule Full-time

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill Research

Technical Skills Research

Professional Skills Anayzation, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

Cash and Food Assistance

Employment Services and Workforce Development

Unemployment Insurance

Adult Protective Services

Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands‑on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.

We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.

We get better at what we do every day.

Job Description Office of Workforce Development

The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) administers several federal workforce programs and oversees a network of local OhioMeansJobs centers, which provide free job training and other services for Ohioans looking for work and employers seeking workers. OWD also assists job seekers through OhioMeansJobs.com, an online job matching system that brings both employers and job seekers to one easy-to-use website. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OWD webpage.

What You Will Do

In this position, you will contribute to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program by collecting, processing, editing, and reporting employment and wage data for employers covered under Ohio and Federal Unemployment Compensation Law.

Edit and analyze employment and wage data using statistical techniques such as totals, means, percentages, and ratios.

Estimate missing data for employer reports using approved BLS methodologies.

Process the Multiple Worksite Report (MWR) in the QUEST system.

Research and assign NAICS industry codes for new or reestablished employers.

Review Annual Refiling Survey (ARS) responses and update employer records accordingly.

Track anticipated employer account changes.

Verify data with employers and provide reporting guidance.

Proofread and correct electronic publications.

Participate in meetings and trainings as required.

Recommended Skills

Written and telephone communication

Statistical analysis

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Challenges

You may communicate with uncooperative, agitated, or upset people.

You may spend time contacting employers by telephone.

Work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Manage competing deadlines.

Work with large datasets.

Make quick determinations with limited information.

Schedule:

Full-Time.

Hours:

Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Rhodes State Office Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Travel:

Travel to in-person meetings in Columbus may be required a few times a year.

Out-of-state and overnight travel to attend national meetings or trainings may occasionally be required.

PN(s): 20033645.

Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

Option 1:

Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science to include 1 course in parametric statistics (e.g., regression analysis; normal distribution; analysis of variance; link relative)

AND

2 months training or 12 months experience in application of social research methods which included 6 months training or 6 months experience in computer operations (e.g., Microsoft Office; Microsoft Access; Statistical Access; Statistical Analysis System [SAS]; Statistical Package for Social Sciences [SPSS]).

Option 2:

3 years experience in social or behavioral science which included 12 months experience in application of social research methods and 6 months experience in computer operations (e.g., Microsoft Office; Microsoft Access; Statistical Access; Statistical Analysis System [SAS]; Statistical Package for Social Sciences [SPSS]).

Option 3:

1 year experience as Labor Market Analyst 1, 66331.

Option 4:

Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA/AFSCME Pay Schedule, Pay Range 30. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $25.77 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are listed below.

Step 1:

$25.77 per hour / $53,602 annual

Step 2:

$26.76 per hour / $55,661 annual

Step 3:

$27.92 per hour / $58,074 annual

Step 4:

$29.22 per hour / $60,778 annual

Step 5:

$30.55 per hour / $63,544 annual

Step 6:

$31.88 per hour / $66,310 annual

Step 7:

$33.52 per hour / $69,722 annual

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 Months

18 Months

30 Months

42 Months

54 Months

66 Months

Supplemental Information ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov.

Selection Priority Notice

OCSEA

Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected for this position.

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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