Labor Analyst
Date Posted: Sep 12, 2025
Requisition ID: 465509
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) :
Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting-edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana's employment future. If managed properly, Indiana's workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country's economic growth.
Role Overview:
The Quarterly Census of Employment & Wage program looks for candidates that possess good research skills, data comprehension and data accuracy skills, and the ability to work well independently and within a busy, fast paced team environment. Decision making is key in this position as keying and editing data is a good portion of this job. The job is in a quarterly Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employment and wage program foundational for other BLS programs.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Collect, review, compile, create, or obtain data from existing sources and evaluate their relevance and accuracy.
Consult with data users to determine specific information needs and when new information must be created.
Organize, process, and maintain databases and spreadsheets, converting data into different formats.
Help to apply relevant concepts and theories to activities through coaching or other means.
Work and communicate with clients and customers to satisfy their expectations or needs.
Communicate results to stakeholders using written and verbal communication skills.
Distinguish trends, predict the impact of actions on system operations, diagnose deviations in the function of a system/organization, and take action to correct performance.
Troubleshoot the system and make changes to the system's functioning to ensure the quality of the product.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at anytime.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Knowledge of general data collection processes and database design structures.
Strong attention to detail and research abilities for accurate data collection and entry.
Ability to establish facts, draw valid conclusions, recognize discrepancies, and find solutions to resolve problems.
Communicate thoughts, ideas, information, and messages clearly in writing.
Ability to compose and create documents, including checking, editing, and collaborating with stakeholders to revise papers.
Recognize and use learning techniques to apply and adapt new knowledge and skills in familiar and changing situations.
Exerts high effort and perseverance toward goal attainment to meet federal deliverable deadlines.
Assess knowledge, skills, and abilities accurately; ask questions, synergize with team members, and appropriately respond to feedback.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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