Job Description:

Job Posting Title

Research Specialist

Agency

160 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Supervisory Organization

Department of Commerce

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

March 29, 2023

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 to fill a full-time Research Specialist position. This position is a full-time position in state government. Oklahoma Department of Commerce 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare agency reports focused on state incentives, including usage, jobs created, capital investment, and other economic variables communicating the performance of an incentive over time.  These will include the Business Expansion Incentive Program, the Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program, the Closing Fund, Tourism Development Act, and other incentives. 




• Perform competitive and actionable business intelligence research, analyze issues, and assess opportunities in companies, markets, and industries.    




• Conduct economic development research such as cost comparisons, competitive incentives, company briefings, and workforce supply and demand.




• 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.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 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; the 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.    

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The 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.

AA/EEO

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 State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.

Salary: $65,000.00

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