Talent Data and Insights Analyst

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Talent Data and Insights Analyst to support the Talent and Workforce Strategy team by delivering analysis, research, reporting, and data visualization to inform talent solutions, advance key talent initiatives, and strengthen internal team performance and strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Assess data-related needs for talent solutions
• Pull raw data from public, subscription-based, and proprietary databases
• Conduct basic analyses to include summary statistics and trends
• Visualize data for consumption by external partners
• Oversee all Salesforce activities and deliverables, including reports and dashboards
• Provide data and analysis for briefing memos for the Governor and Secretary’s offices in advance of calls to companies
• Track progress on talent-related initiatives to include operational and strategic plans
• Maintain inventory of talent-related data
• Conduct exploratory analyses of data using quantitative and qualitative methods to identify insights and trends

Skills Required:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly and accurately and translate to non-technical audiences
• Ability to translate data and research into clear insights for internal teams and external partners
• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative research, including collecting, cleaning, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data
• Experience with labor market, education, workforce, or economic development data sources, such as BLS, Census, Lightcast, JobsEQ, state workforce data, or similar datasets
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and support cross-functional projects
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to develop clear analyses, charts, dashboards, and presentation-ready materials
• Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM/database platform to maintain records, develop reports, support dashboards, and improve data quality
• Demonstrated interest in economic development, workforce development, business engagement, or talent strategy

Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of Virginia’s economic development, workforce, education, and/or business support ecosystem.
• Experience developing client-facing deliverables
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve research, analysis, reporting, data visualization, and/or workflow efficiency
• Experience working with or supporting public-sector, higher education, workforce, or economic development partners

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in economics, data analytics, statistics, public policy, or related field

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

All candidates must apply through our website https://www.vedp.org/careers. A valid driver’s license is required. Salary range: $65,000-$80,000. Application deadline: September 11, 2026.

VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or vedphr@VEDP.org. TDD 1-800-828-1120.