Talent Ecosystem Strategist

Join the Tulsa Community Foundation, a forward-thinking organization dedicated to fostering economic growth and inclusivity in Tulsa. As a Lead Workforce Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our workforce development initiatives.

About Us:

We are a non-profit organization driven by a mission to build a vibrant and equitable city through innovative programs and partnerships. Our Integrated Strategies group is comprised of expert teams collaborating to drive operational excellence and equip our community with the tools and insights needed to succeed.

Ambition Meets Opportunity:

We aim to attract and build 20,000 jobs in high-growth industry clusters by 2033, with at least one-third accessible to underrepresented communities. Led by Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL), we received Tech Hubs funding from the Economic Development Agency to develop Tulsa's Autonomous Systems industry. This presents a unique opportunity for us to advance synergies between stakeholders and workforce providers, ensuring talent supply meets employer demands.

Your Role:

As a Lead Workforce Analyst, you will collaborate closely with TIL and the Workforce Intermediary to develop a Labor Market Observatory (LMO). The LMO will harness data from education, industry, and workforce partners to facilitate in-depth analysis of skill development pathways and integration into the local workforce. Your expertise will be instrumental in establishing the LMO's data infrastructure and leveraging data to produce reports, dashboards, briefs, and white papers that inform industry workforce solutions.

Requirements:

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Provide data-driven thought leadership on strategizing and designing a robust workforce development ecosystem in Tulsa.
  • Liaison with key community partners, data providers, and internal team to support the construction of a federated data system capable of informing key workforce decisions.
  • Design and implement evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness of workforce programs and initiatives.
  • Effectively communicate research findings to key stakeholders and devise actionable strategies to enhance and implement workforce programs.
  • Use data and insights to engage with local and state policymakers to align workforce development strategies with broader economic development goals and priorities.
• Research, Analysis, & Reporting:
  • Conduct detailed analysis of matriculation patterns from education and workforce development programs into industry, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Generate insightful white papers and policy briefs to inform workforce solutions for Tulsa's autonomous systems industry.
  • Produce polished, publicly accessible reports and dashboards to assess industrial demand for jobs and skills, identifying critical gaps in the current workforce and talent pipelines.
  • Create dynamic dashboards and data visualizations to monitor industry, workforce, and educational pipelines in Tulsa's autonomous systems industry.
  • Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data used in analysis and reporting.
  • Stay abreast of workforce, education, and labor market trends and literature, pinpointing areas of opportunity for Tulsa.
  • Provide training and support to internal team members and community partners to navigate dashboards, reports, and analysis.

What We Offer:

• $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, based on experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field.
• Mastery of Python, STATA, R, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Strong project management skills and interpersonal communication abilities.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to talk and hear both in person and over the phone, visual acuity, and the capacity to operate equipment, read, and use a keyboard.
• Sitting, walking, and standing for extended periods.

Work Environment:

• This is a hybrid office environment. In-office and flexible schedules are based on business need, staff readiness, and approved by one's supervisor.
• You must live in or relocate to Tulsa, OK or the surrounding area.
• This is a full-time position with an expectation of working 40 hours per week.

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only.
• 401K employee and employer contributions.
• Paid time off to support your well-being.
• Paid holidays for quality family time.