ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:
For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 25,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Position Title: Director, Labor Market Analyst
Location: near Any Per Scholas campus
Reports To: VP, Research and Evaluation
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Per Scholas is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Director, Labor Market Analyst to join our Research and Evaluation team. In this pivotal role, you will analyze labor market data to uncover trends in the technology hiring landscape and the skills required for entry-level tech jobs. Your insights will directly inform product strategy, new market expansion, and our understanding of labor market shifts that impact our strategic goals, which ultimately leads to tech job attainment and economic mobility for people of color, women, and other underrepresented backgrounds. As our first hire with this specific skillset, you will lay the groundwork for robust data-driven decision-making, helping Per Scholas remain at the forefront of workforce development.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Labor Market Analysis: Collect, clean, and analyze labor market data to identify trends in technology hiring, workforce demand, and emerging skills for entry- to mid-level roles, to inform product strategy, new market expansion, and our strategic direction.
- Programmatic Evaluation: Apply labor market analysis and data to our programmatic evaluations to increase contextual understanding of outcomes and make suggestions on shifts in strategy and approach.
- Trend Monitoring: Track industry shifts and employment patterns, providing actionable insights to leadership and program teams.
- Reporting: Develop reports and dashboards to communicate key findings to internal stakeholders, ensuring data is accessible and relevant to decision-making.
- Strategic Insight: Collaborate with leadership to translate labor market data into actionable recommendations for product development and strategic initiatives.
- Market Expansion Support: Assess potential new markets for entry and identify opportunities based on labor market dynamics.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with program, innovation, and product teams to integrate labor market insights into curriculum development and programmatic evaluation.
- AI & Automation: work with organization stakeholders to build out AI and Automation processes and tools for the Research & Evaluation department.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO US:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Data Analytics, Business, Public Policy, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in labor market analysis, economic research, or a similar role.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python, or SPSS).
- Utilization of AI tools in data analysis
- Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques.
- Experience working with labor market data sources (e.g., Lightcast, BLS, O*NET, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in clear and actionable ways.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
#LI Remote
For this role specifically, the salary range is between $80,000year and $85,000/year, where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.