The Department of Economic Research (DER) is seeking a Data Visualization Specialist to enhance DER’s capabilities and accessibility relative to its workforce data products. The individual in this role will report to the Manager of Customer Engagement and Experience and work closely with economic research and data production teams to help transform data, analysis, and insights into additional formats including charts, infographics, dashboards, web pages, and data stories, accessible to general and expert audiences alike.

The Data Visualization Specialist is responsible for maintaining and improving existing data products, as well as developing and maintaining internal procedures and processes to ensure these products are accurate, up-to-date, and align with DER branding and stakeholder expectations.

The ideal candidate for this role is a creative self-starter with an eye for detail and has experience and knowledge in data visualization creation and best practices. An interest in economic, workforce development, or labor market topics is beneficial but not required. Candidates for this role should be prepared to provide examples of past data visualization projects they have completed (dashboards, reports, web pages, graphics, etc.).

The Department of Economic Research has a public sector mandate to collect, refine, and dispense labor market information that provides timely and accurate insights into the current, past, and future states of the Massachusetts economy. In addition to DER’s foundational workforce data collection efforts, the department also seeks to support the program and policy needs of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development through agile and actionable economic briefing materials, stellar analysis, and timely research. Throughout DER’s economic data collection, analysis, and dissemination processes, the department remains committed to increasing accessibility and inclusivity – bringing to light equity discrepancies in the workforce based on gender, race, and ethnicity while also highlighting the importance of the contributions many traditionally marginalized economic groups have made to the success of the Massachusetts economy.

The DER team also promotes the use of Massachusetts labor market information on such topics as the role and impact of emerging technologies, changes in the structure of the workplace, and the cost of living relative to the availability of employment opportunities in geographic areas. The economic information produced by DER is utilized by government figures and organizations to inform policymaking, but also within academia, large and small businesses, advocacy groups, as well as individuals seeking career advancement. The DER is currently expanding its research and analytics capabilities to meet the increased demands for timely, high-quality insights into the state of the Massachusetts economy.

The mission of EOLWD is to create, operate and oversee effective and innovative statewide services to: protect worker rights, health, safety, wages and working conditions; insure against job-related injury; provide individuals and families with economic stability following job loss or injury and illness; level the playing field for responsible employers; develop a pipeline of skilled workers for current, emerging and future employers; and, maintain labor harmony between employees, employers, and labor unions. EOLWD oversees the Departments of Economic Research, Unemployment Assistance, Career Services, Labor Standards, Industrial Accidents, Labor Relations, Family and Medical Leave, as well as the Division of Apprentice Standards, Council on the Underground Economy, and the quasi-public agency, the Commonwealth Corporation.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.*

II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.*

III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.*

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.