Job Posting Title

Research Specialist

Agency

160 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Supervisory Organization

Department of Commerce

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

October 18, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Compensation: $50,000 - $65,000

Job Description

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development entity in the State. Our mission is to help create an environment where economic growth can occur. Our job is to bring jobs, investment, and economic prosperity to the state of Oklahoma. Through dynamic partnerships and innovative collaborations with companies, universities, not-for-profit organizations, and government leaders, we are building a business environment that supports business growth and shared community prosperity.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is seeking a full-time Research Specialist position. This position is a full-time position in state government. The State of Oklahoma careers offers a comprehensive Benefits Package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. For more information about the benefit allowance, [Click Here].  The annual salary for this position is up to $65,000, based on education and experience.

Qualified applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of reference sources.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 18, 2024.

Typical Functions

• Perform competitive and actionable business intelligence research, analyze issues, and assess opportunities in companies, markets, and industries.  Will focus on the tourism and hospitality industry. 
• Conduct economic development research such as cost comparisons, competitive incentives, company briefings, and workforce supply and demand.
• Demonstrate ability to assist private sector businesses in economic research that stimulates sustainable growth in the community, region, and state.
• Ability to perform market research to assist communities with the quality of life.
• Contribute to and support division research projects as assigned and collaborate with other Associates. 
• Will contribute to the agency’s Census initiatives. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in geography, economics, GIS, demography, market research, or a related degree is required.

Ideal applicants should have one year of work experience conducting policy, economics, marketing, or similar analysis and research in an analyst position for a business, government, or university.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Must be self-directed and have strong analytical, quantitative, and writing skills.
• Required skills include the ability to synthesize, summarize, and communicate information from various sources; ability to manage projects to completion in a timely manner; and good oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have knowledge of market research principles and familiarity with sources of tourism and hospitality information at the state and national levels. 
• Must be skilled with Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with using ArcGIS, ESRI, or similar platforms is preferred.   

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.