RESEARCH ANALYST INTERN

ARIZONA OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is committed to advancing Arizona's workforce and fostering opportunities for well-paying jobs, in line with Governor Hobbs's vision. Collaborating with state, federal, local, tribal, educational, business, labor, and community partners, OEO serves as the state's workforce planning coordinator, conducts economic, and demographic research, and provides employment and demographic analysis.

OEO also supports the Arizona Finance Authority (AFA), ensuring streamlined financing for businesses, community infrastructure, and first-time home buyers. AFA prioritizes delivering affordable financing swiftly, serving as a one-stop resource for various financial needs to promote Arizona's growth and development.

RESEARCH ANALYST INTERN

1400 West Washington Street

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Hourly: $10.22 - $22.43

Grade: 04

Open Until Business Needs Are Met

The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled intern to support the state's workforce development evaluation initiatives. The intern will lead an analytic project evaluating the performance of ARIZONA@WORK program(s) on the state’s longitudinal data system.

This role will provide hands-on experience with data science, data analysis, and data management methodologies, and contribute to the development of reports that support strategic decision-making.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

• Collaborate with state agencies and local organizations to integrate analytic findings into workforce development strategies
• Provide support to WIOA state and local boards and workforce partners, including communication of new IDS products
• Track and report key performance indicators related to workforce development performance
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns in workforce data
• Assist OEO IDS and Workforce teams with project deliverables as needed
• Develop and publish website and data visualization content
• Lead the development of a workforce evaluation report

Knowledge of:

• Analytic thinking, including ability to apply standard research methodologies, applied statistics, and use of data manipulation techniques
• Obtained or earning bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, statistics, or a related field
• Minimum of one year experience performing analytic work

Skills in:

• Excellent data analysis and visualization skills

• Strong written and oral communication

• Strong problem solving skills

Ability to:

• Ability to collaborate with others, present information to diverse stakeholders, and use data analysis and management software

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Economics, Data Science, Political Science, Data Management, Statistics, or related field

• Position requires a criminal background (fingerprint) check in accordance with A.A.C. R2-5A-303
• Position requires possession of a Fingerprint Clearance Card
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at brian.westerberg@azdoa.gov