Data Analyst 1

Data Analyst 1

Salary

$32,862.00 - $56,373.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

WF260052 PSA EXEMPT

Department

Commerce - Workforce WV

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

KANAWHA

• Description
• Benefits

Nature of Work

• This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. *
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WF260052 - Data Analyst I - Kanawha County

EXEMPT POSITION

At WorkForce WV (WFWV), this position is in the Bureau of Labor Market Information (LMI) unit. WFWV is seeking a research-minded, detail-oriented Data Analyst 1. Under general supervision, this position performs full-performance level work in the collection, compilation, and analysis of economic, occupational, and workforce data obtained from a variety of sources such as research studies, state records, and federal surveys. This position involves the skillset necessary to quickly master our specialized data system to track and estimate WV's economic and employment trends. This position will generate crucial long-term and short-term employment projections, as well as employment and wage estimates, for state and local workforce areas. Analyze labor market and economic data to write clear data summaries and author both routine publications and special reports - such as the West Virginia Annual Economic Review. Compile, update, and maintain workforce data for the Division's website and efficiently field time-sensitive data requests from both the public and private sectors. Partner with internal team members to devise data collection methods and execute targeted surveys for unique research projects and special reports. Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel may be required. May perform other related duties as assigned. Please note, this is an exempt position and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university including a course in methods of research and/or statistics or mathematics.

Substitution: Qualifying full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in research and data compilation may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

Other Information

Please send application to:

WorkForce.HumanResources@wv.gov

• OR-

Human Resources WorkForce West Virginia

1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3, Suite 400

Charleston WV 25305

Please include job posting number WF260052 on your application.

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Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov