Labor Market Analyst
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Business Intelligence and Analytics
Job Description Apply Now
The Labor Market Analyst plays a critical role in supporting organizations focused on workforce development and skills-based hiring initiatives. As a Labor Market Analyst, you will leverage advanced data-driven methodologies to inform strategic decisions that drive employability outcomes and workforce transformation. This position is instrumental in analyzing and synthesizing labor market trends, identifying emerging skills clusters, and providing actionable intelligence that shapes organizational strategies and partnership initiatives. With a focus on data integrity and executive-level communication, the Labor Market Analyst will ensure that leadership is equipped with accurate, timely, and relevant insights to make informed decisions about talent pathways and workforce priorities.
As a valued member of the team, you will develop and maintain a comprehensive labor market monitoring framework, tracking changes in high-growth roles and regional demand shifts. The Labor Market Analyst is responsible for producing recurring workforce intelligence briefs, building and maintaining dashboards, and translating complex workforce data into clear, executive-ready recommendations. Your work will support the organization in identifying strategic opportunity areas and aligning talent development efforts with current and projected labor market needs. This role is ideal for analytical professionals who excel in transforming data into meaningful stories that drive measurable impact within workforce development sectors.
In this full-time Labor Market Analyst position, you will have the opportunity to work remotely and contribute to the mission of enhancing workforce outcomes across diverse regions. The organization offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to collaborate with a team dedicated to innovation in labor market intelligence. By joining an industry-leading employer with over 25 years of proven experience, you will play a key part in developing actionable insights that advance the goals of both the organization and the communities it serves.
Labor Market Analyst - Summary- Leverage workforce analytics and labor market intelligence to support workforce development initiatives.
- Develop frameworks to monitor trends, high-growth roles, emerging skills, and regional workforce needs.
- Transform complex workforce data into executive-ready insights and recommendations.
- Support leadership in making data-driven decisions about employability priorities and partnership strategies.
- Full-time, remote position with a leading organization recognized for its commitment to workforce innovation.
- Develop and maintain a global labor market monitoring framework to track high-growth roles, emerging skills clusters, and shifts in regional demand.
- Identify and evaluate priority opportunity areas for talent development, recommending focus roles aligned with evolving industry needs and talent pathways.
- Translate workforce data and trends into executive-ready recommendations to inform employability strategies and organizational partnership opportunities.
- Design, build, and maintain dashboards to track placement outcomes, hiring trends, and the impact of workforce development programs.
- Produce recurring workforce intelligence briefs, synthesizing data into actionable insights for leadership and guiding strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, providing clear data storytelling and executive-level communication to support various workforce initiatives.
- Maintain exceptional attention to detail and uphold high standards for data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.
- Competitive compensation package designed to attract experienced labor market and workforce analytics professionals.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program, allowing you to share in the organization’s success and long-term growth.
- Access to a dedicated engagement manager focused on your career growth and professional success.
- Recognition for excellence with ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award for 12 consecutive years.
- 3-6 years of experience in workforce analytics, labor market intelligence, HR analytics, consulting, or a related analytical field.
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting workforce or skills data and converting insights into strategic business recommendations.
- Proficiency in workforce intelligence platforms, advanced data visualization tools, and AI-enabled research applications.
- Strong executive-level communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data stories to diverse audiences.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data integrity in all analyses and reports.
- Analytically minded professional with a proven track record in labor market or workforce intelligence roles.
- Skilled in data-driven decision-making, synthesizing large datasets, and providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Proficient in developing dashboards, reports, and presentations for executives and stakeholders.
- Collaborative team player, capable of working cross-functionally with internal and external partners.
- Dedicated to personal growth and contributing to the organization’s workforce development mission.
- Remote work opportunity allows for flexibility and work-life balance while serving a mission-driven organization.
- Be part of a company with over 25 years of industry experience and a reputation for leadership in workforce solutions.
- Engage in a supportive, award-winning company culture recognized for staffing excellence.
- Opportunities for advancement and career development in the ever-evolving field of labor market analytics.
- Enjoy the benefits of working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive environment dedicated to equal opportunity employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
If you are a data-driven professional seeking an impactful role as a Labor Market Analyst, take the next step in your career and apply today by clicking the job application button. Join a forward-thinking organization where your analytical expertise will drive workforce transformation and support meaningful outcomes across diverse regions.