Title: Labor Market Research Analyst

Application Deadline Date: 05/26/2026

Req ID: 54932

Department: Labor

Location:

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $23.28

Maximum Salary: $36.16

Overview

Indulge your love of numbers and data as you manage the flow of surveys and reports submitted to the Vermont Department of Labor. Our Economic & Labor Market Information team is currently hiring a Labor Market Research Analyst! Duties include assigning industry codes to new firms, tracking down missing information, maintaining records, and transferring the data collected into various reports consistent with federal methodologies. The data produced, such as wages and employment by industry, provide researchers and policy makers with an accurate picture of the VT economy.

We're looking for candidates with an excellent track record of customer service (both via phone and email), and with the aptitude to organize and format economic data. Experience analyzing quantitative data is a plus, but not required.

Who May Apply

This position, Labor Market Research Analyst (Job Requisition #54932), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact kevin.stapleton@vermont.gov
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Some out of state travel is required. Appearances before civic, municipal, regional or other planning and development groups may involve evening and weekend duty and require that private means of transportation be available. Duties require discrete handling of sensitive economic and employment data.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree which includes 9 or more college credits in research and/or statistics.
OR
Two years of full-time college coursework OR an associate's degree AND two (2) years or more of experience working with detailed data systems which may include statistical data collection, categorizing, reporting and/or analysis of specialized data.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years or more of years or more of experience working with detailed data systems which may include statistical data collection, categorizing, reporting and/or analysis of specialized data.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.