KNOWLEDGE• design, methodology and techniques of business analysis• techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics• principles, methods and techniques for research and data collection• the principles and practices of utilizing computers for management reporting and analysis• supervisory methods and techniques• Business research and investigation methodology and its application• reporting requirements for OEO data• the principles, practices, goals and programs of Business administration• Economic and Business policy and principalsSKILLS• performing complex quantitative and statistical analysis• using computer software packages, including MS Office Suite, to manage data and produce tables, spreadsheets, graphic displays, and textABILITIES• independently initiate, plan, and direct research projects of considerable scope• establish and maintain effective working relationship with associates, departmental officials and outside consultants• work in a dynamic environment under aggressive timelines• present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing• effect sound management practices in the administration of business and commerce programsQualificationsThe following statement represents the minimum training and experienceEDUCATION• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in a quantitative subject such as statistics, economics, applied mathematics with at least 12 semester credit hours in quantitative methods, AND at least 7 years of relevant experience in economic development or business-related settings. This position reports to the Deputy Director, of the Office of Economic Opportunity in BIEA.ESSENTIAL JOBS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:• Oversee the data collection for and production of OEO quarterly participation reports• Write and oversee narrative and data portions of the OEO Annual Report• Oversee the production of the Disparity Study• Provide other monthly/quarterly data reports• Provide ad hoc data reports as needed• Perform maintenance in/on OEO software programs (e.g.