Research Specialist - Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Research Specialist (Research Specialist III) to work in the Economic Development and Tourism Office (EDT).

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What Youll Earn

The salary is $5,000.00 - $5,416.67 a month ($60,000.00 - $65,000.04 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more:

What Youll Do

This is a job that performs complex (journey-level) research work and is responsible for the research, coordination, and dissemination of economic trends and policy issues. Work involves conducting economic studies and analyses, determining and evaluating economic factors related to various programs and projects, and disseminating the collection of information pertinent to those analyses to provide information and assistance to OOG, EDT, businesses, and communities in the state.

• Assists in planning, developing, coordinating, and administering research projects.
• Consults on research design, data collection, data organization, data presentation, and related work performed internally, by other state agencies, and economic development organizations.
• Collaborates with other research staff on data and research projects within the scope of legislative mandates, including industry location analyses.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes state and national economic and industrial data to write, edit, and review selected agency and business research publications related to the state economy and key industries for website content, print materials, and other agency purposes.
• Maintains familiarity with current data tools including federal and state government resources; business resources, journals, newspapers, magazines, aggregators, and selected newswires/listservs. Keeps abreast of new data and resources.
• Keeps current on Texas economic (e.g., employment, occupational, industrial, transportation, business climate, and international trade) trends.
• Stays abreast of federal and state economic and demographic data policies and availability.
• Stays abreast of corporate, national, and international activities affecting the Texas economy.
• Responds to information requests from within and outside OOG, including conducting independent research to satisfy such requests.
• Supports EDT and OOG teams with research assistance.
• Prepares briefing materials, as requested.
• Remains well-informed of EDT and OOG initiatives, policies, procedures, operations, new releases, web content, programs, and statewide trends.
• May prepare and conducts presentations.
• May track subscriptions and resources used to ensure effectiveness in gathering information and analysis.

How Youll Qualify

• High school graduate or equivalent; and
• Three (3) years of professional experience in research and/or economic analysis.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Youre a Great Fit with

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business administration, economics, political science, communications, statistical analysis, research methodology, or a related field;
• Skill in using Microsoft Excel; and
• Experience and skill in using GIS software.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

Its a great job for a professional who enjoys marketing work. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.

Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the i terview process.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.