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State of Colorado Talent Pipeline Senior Analyst in Denver Metro, Colorado
Talent Pipeline Senior Analyst
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Talent Pipeline Senior Analyst
Salary
$6,616.42 - $6,889.39 Monthly
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
1292025227
Department
Colorado Department of Higher Education
Opening Date
02/05/2025
Closing Date
2/26/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
1600 Broadway , Suite 2200
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
HR@DHE.State.CO.US
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Talent Pipeline Senior Analyst serves as the subject matter expert on Colorado’s Talent Pipeline and coordinates and aligns critical interagency collaboration, research, maintaining and improving linkages between education and labor data, and strengthening partnerships between education, postsecondary education, and workforce development initiatives for talent development integration. This position will be an employee of the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), and the Talent Pipeline Senior Analyst’s time will be shared between CDHE and the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC), which is housed at the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE).
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position does not supervise any employees.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
This intermediate level position is responsible for independently performing specialized duties for the Department of Higher Education, in collaboration with the CWDC. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures, practices and policies of the work unit.
Description of Job
JOB DUTIES
The duties listed below reflect the different types of work that may be performed. The omission of any specific duty will not prevent the assignment of work that is appropriately related to this position.
Serve as the State of Colorado’s subject matter expert regarding the state’s talent pipeline data with the ability to respond to inquiries from the Office of the Governor and partner state agencies.
Serve as the liaison for the Department for cross agency work, including partnering to integrate the efforts of education, postsecondary education, and workforce development for the talent development system, including alignment of technical assistance efforts to local partners and advocacy for shared goals and initiatives with local and state partners
Lead, convene, facilitate, and coordinate the communication and collaboration of the interagency data advisory group and support the continuation of current data linkages, mapping existing data sources and envisioning future data opportunities
Independently find, review, analyze, research develop and write the Colorado Talent Pipeline Report; maintain records of data, methods, analysis and conclusions in a manner that is retrievable
Independently perform descriptive statistical analysis using state individual-level and national aggregate datasets.
Accurately interpret data analysis and findings across multiple higher education and labor market data sources.
Utilize multiple data sources, prioritizing Colorado-specific data whenever possible
Update the online Colorado Talent Dashboard in conjunction with the release of the Talent Pipeline Report and as needed throughout the year as new, relevant data are available
Maintain expertise with regard to the state's education and labor data sources as well as national education and labor sources.
Create the annual Talent Pipeline Report per guidelines set forth in CRS 24-46.3-103 and identify and utilize appropriate data sources, convene data advisory group, utilize partners to conduct analysis and present the findings to the data advisory group and other collaboratives for agreement
Present findings of annual Talent Pipeline Report through annual webinar and requested presentations
Create and publish the annual Return on Investment (ROI) report per guidelines set forth in CRS 23-1-135, identify and utilize appropriate data sources, convene stakeholders, utilize partners to conduct analysis and present the findings
Manage projects and initiatives related to education and workforce development
Provide data to internal and external partners and stakeholders, which may require combinations of sources, often including labor market information, higher education data, and American Community Survey custom data retrieval
Colorado Workforce Development Council
Serve as the data expert for CWDC staff and provide data to CWDC staff as needed for CWDC work and initiatives
Collaborate on projects and actively participate in regular CWDC staff meetings accordingly
Support the measurement and analysis of initiatives when applicable (e.g., sector partnerships, career pathways)
Represent the CWDC at meetings/conferences as needed and appropriate
Actively participate in the Workforce Intelligence Data Experts (WIDE) Group
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in statistics, educational research, economics, public administration, or a related field
Substitution: Six (6) years of experience in a related field can replace the education requirement of a master’s degree
Experience:
Two (2) plus years of experience in education or labor market research or public policy evaluation
Experience with data visualization, for example, Tableau
Experience with large scale databases
Quantitative data analysis and scenario modeling experience, including experience working with Stata or a similar statistical modeling software
Experience writing data or policy reports for a lay person audience
Knowledge of:
Standard office practices, procedures, software and equipment, including the use of personal computers, telephones, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams)
State statutes, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
Current research methodologies and statistical techniques
Applicable statistical or research experience, competency with SPSS, SAS and other statistical software
Dataset limitations, linkages and uses, and how to access subject matter experts to utilize the data for talent development needs across agencies and partners
Ability to:
Utilize subject matter expertise regarding the state’s education and labor data sources
Work effectively in both independent and team situations
Think critically and apply reasoning and analysis
Take the initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner
Write technical reports and convey complex information for a variety of audiences
Present information in person and virtually to large and small audiences
Communicate effectively, both written and verbally
Employ attention to technical detail and accuracy
Apply time management skills to prioritize work
Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Read and interpret new and existing statutes to identify the impact of proposed legislation on the department
Gather, receive, and synthesize feedback from multiple stakeholders, responding to the feedback and recommending path forward
Analyze data and draw accurate insights and conclusions
Synthesize data in ways that consider needs of students/job seekers/workers as well as the needs of businesses
Respond in a professional manner to requests for information as a subject matter expert
Supplemental Information
Physical and Mental Standards (Hybrid Setting)
The physical and mental standards described here are representative of those that must typically be met by employees to perform the essential functions of this class successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently sit at a desk for extended periods of time
Frequently walk and stand
Occasionally may push or pull an object
Frequently use finger dexterity and operate a keyboard
Regularly lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds
Frequently use vision to read documents, view computer screens, and see close and distant objects
Frequently use speech and hearing to engage in conversation, in person, and over the telephone
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
The employee typically works in a standard office environment where the noise level is moderate, and the office has controlled temperatures. Works a 40-hour work week, either remotely, hybrid, or in-office, depending on the arrangement met during employment with the supervisor during normal office hours of Monday– Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job duties may occasionally require working extended hours or hours outside of the regular schedule.
NOTICE
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The duties, expectations, and actions listed for this role may change at any time with or without notice.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Higher Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying for or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resource Director at HR@dhe.state.co.us or call 720.264.8575.
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