Senior Workforce Data Analyst - Part Time

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Department of Labor - Center for Workforce Research and Information

Job Class Code:0721
Grade: 24 - Professional / Technical
Salary: $24.85 - $34.84 - 15 hours/week

Location:

Augusta

Opening Date:
January 15, 2026

Closing Date:
February 1, 2026

DESCRIPTION: The Center for Workforce Research and Information manages the programs that provide the most important information about labor market conditions in Maine. These programs inform the public about employment, unemployment, and wages for the state and local areas. The Senior Workforce Data Analyst is a 15 hour per week position contributing to the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) team.

QCEW is the foundation for labor and other economic statistics in the U.S.

This position collects, reviews, and classifies data provided by employers. The work entails coding employer accounts through internet research about the nature of a business, as well as email and phone contact to collect additional information. Attention to detail and working collaboratively with a team are important to success. Most members of our team primarily work from home several days a week and some work primarily in our Augusta office.

Our full staff usually joins together in the office on Wednesdays. Our team offers flexibility, work life balance, job security, work accommodations and support for wellbeing.

• Research the nature of business to assign industry codes to employer accounts.
• Contacts employers to collect information and obtain clarification regarding provided data.
• Enters, and reviews for quality, data provided by employers.
• Analyzes, reviews, and edits data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Detail oriented, with accuracy and consistency
• Work independently and with a team
• Communicate clearly
• Maintain effective working relationships, foster productive team dynamics
• Organization
• Adhering to laws and confidentiality requirements governing microdata

Intermediate to advanced education, training, and/or experience in data analysis, data collection, data production, labor statistics, economics, or another related field with demonstrated experience in a role working with data and providing mentorship.

with knowledge of, experience in the following:
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages or other labor statistics programs, industry classification (North American Industry Classification System), data collection, QUEST or other labor statistics software.

Questions about this position should be directed to Mark McInerney nerney

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit
  – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage
  – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
• Dental Insurance
  – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan
  – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine
  
  PERS) for MSEA, or 18.09% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health…