Labor Analyst

State of Indiana - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Indianapolis, IN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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. The essential functions of this role include collecting, reviewing, compiling, creating, or obtaining data from existing sources and evaluating their relevance and accuracy. You will consult with data users to determine specific information needs and when new information must be created. Organizing, processing, and maintaining databases and spreadsheets, converting data into different formats is also part of the job. You will help 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, and communicate results to stakeholders using written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, you will 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. Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency's worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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, 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