Statistician 1

THE POSITION

Are you interested in turning data into insight that shapes Pennsylvania's workforce? The Center for Workforce Information & Analysis is searching for Statistician 1s. In this role, you will collect, organize, classify, summarize, edit, and interpret quantified data to produce accurate labor market information. Put your statistical skills to the test as you transform raw numbers into meaningful information for employers across the Commonwealth!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Statistician 1, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Pennsylvania's understanding of workforce and economic trends. You will be responsible for collecting and validating data on established study schedules, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of information that drives statewide decision-making. Work involves extracting data from enterprise systems, integrating it across platforms, and using statistical, spreadsheet, and relational database tools to analyze, manipulate, and summarize data or create reports.

Your work will support customers and stakeholders directly, producing descriptive reports and statistical products, helping users understand and apply data, and guiding reporting entities through collection procedures and data requirements. You will also create and evaluate tables, charts, and graphs; as well as translate analytical findings into clear written summaries that highlight trends, anomalies, and meaningful insights. Using mathematical and statistical methods, you will calculate estimates, develop trend projections, and contribute narrative sections to reports for studies, projects, and surveys. From frequency distributions to least squares and correlation and regression analyses, you will apply a wide range of statistical techniques to maintain high-quality, trusted workforce intelligence.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 15 college credits in statistics or courses emphasizing the application of statistical methods; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences f