Data Management Analyst II

The Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) at the University of Florida is seeking qualified applicants for a Data Management Analyst II position to work as a Research Demographer in BEBR’s Population Program.

BEBR houses one of the oldest and most active applied demography programs in the nation. The program has a long history of producing population estimates and projections for Florida, with annual data releases going back to the early 1970s. The successful applicant will join a team of research demographers and GIS specialists to develop state and local population and household estimates and projections for Florida. You will also collaborate with program staff on other demographic and GIS research projects, contracts, and grants.

The position requires knowledge of Florida demographics, and advanced technical expertise in statistical software programming (SAS) and data analytics and visualization (Excel), including automation features such as scripting and macros. Daily activities involve collecting, manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting complex demographic and socioeconomic datasets, for which a focus on accuracy and attention to detail are essential competencies. An ability to develop innovative statistical programming solutions to address data quality issues is desirable.

The position requires excellent communication skills. You will interact with federal, state, and local government officials, businesses, the media, and members of the public to provide information and guidance on demographic topics and serve as a Florida representative to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Federal-State Cooperative Programs for Population Estimates/Projections (FSCPE/FSCPP).

$70,000 to $80,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience

Master’s degree in demography, sociology, economics, geography, planning, statistics, or a related discipline. Bachelor’s degree in demography, sociology, economics, geography, planning, statistics, or a related discipline and two years of relevant experience.

- Advanced statistical and spreadsheet software coding skills (SAS and Excel), including scripting, writing macros, and other automation features.

- Experience producing population estimates and projections.

- Experience with demographic and socioeconomic data, including microdata (PUMS).

- Experience with data analytics and visualization techniques.

- Experience giving presentations and providing guidance and information on demographic topics.

- Knowledge of Florida demographics.

- Proficiency with other statistical software programs (R).

- Proficiency with geographic information systems (ArcGIS and/or ArcGIS Pro).

- Proficiency with database software applications (Microsoft Access and/or SQL).

- Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.

- Good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

In order to be considered, a cover letter and resume must be uploaded.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.