Recruitment Range: $65,000- $100,000
Salary Grade: NC19
The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) is excited to announce that we are seeking candidates for an anticipated opening for a State & Census Data Consultant within our Demographic and Economic Analysis section!
OSBM delivers high quality budget development and management services for state government. Overseeing the state’s budget process is at the heart of much of what we do. Yet OSBM is much more than budgets.
- Our team provides budget and policy analysis counsel to the Governor, state agencies, and state legislature.
- We analyze economic and demographic data to inform decisions and maintain a balanced budget.
- We provide state agencies with services to support stewardship of public resources and prudent decision-making. This includes tools to improve operational efficacy through data and evidence, such as strategic planning, performance management, and impact analysis.
- And we support agencies’ financial control structures such as grants management, internal audits, and the oversight committee for retired state employees' health benefits.
- Our office is also home to the state fraud hotline, where any citizen can report suspected misuse of public resources.
About the OSBM Demographic and Economic Analysis Section
The Demographic and Economic Analysis (DEA) section provides vital information to the Governor and senior OSBM management on the current and projected condition of the North Carolina population, economy, and state revenues and expenditures.
DEA represents OSBM in matters of the economy and state revenue before the General Assembly, participates in discussions and negotiations with the Fiscal Research Division of the General Assembly, and provides economic and fiscal information to various stakeholders.
The section produces the official population estimations and projections and provides socioeconomic and demographic expertise to state and local stakeholders as the lead agency for the US Census Bureau’s State Data Center (SDC) program as well as the official governor’s liaison with the US Census Bureau.
DEA also oversees the State regulatory analysis process to ensure state agencies adhere to sound economic principles and public policy during rulemaking.
As a State & Census Data Consultant, you will:
- Serve as the Governor's liaison with the Census Bureau and act as the primary resource on census-related issues impacting North Carolina.
- Staff and advise the North Carolina Complete Count Commission.
- Train local governments and coordinate with them on census preparations.
- Represent North Carolina within the Census Bureau's State Data Center (SDC) program and coordinate with SDC program affiliates in NC.
- Provide socio-economic data, visualizations, and analysis to OSBM, state and local entities, elected and appointed officials, and the public.
- Make presentations on demographic and socio-economic data, with particular emphasis on US Census Bureau data.
- Update, expand, and enhance the Log Into North Carolina (LINC) database.
- Coordinate the Census Working Group of the NC Geographic Information Coordinating Council (GICC).
- Work independently with supervision, demonstrating integrity and maintaining confidentiality.
- Maintain professionalism and develop strong working relationships with state agencies, senior public officials, legislative staff, and external stakeholders.
Experience the OSBM Difference
- OSBM is committed to investing in its team through ongoing training and professional development, including participation in statewide and national conferences focused on budgeting and knowledge-sharing.
- OSBM offers a flexible, hybrid work environment that supports meaningful public service while promoting life-work harmony and the opportunity to enjoy North Carolina’s exceptional quality of life.
- Currently, hybrid positions require onsite work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at our downtown Raleigh, NC office. Employees may work remotely on Mondays and Fridays (optional).
- Hybrid schedule is subject to change.
Link to OSBM website
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Meeting the ‘Minimum Education and Experience Requirements’ are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment) must be documented on the application to receive credit for all of your work history and credentials. Any information listed on resume or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Please refer to state resources on how to land a career.
Management Preferences:
- Documented experience communicating technical information effectively, both orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated experience summarizing, analyzing, and presenting demographic, socio-economic, and/or related types of data.
- Ability to manage projects and data resources, including relational databases and/or open data platforms, preferably involving stakeholders from multiple organizations.
- Considerable ability to visualize and analyze data using tools such as Excel, Power Bl, statistics software packages, Geographic Information System (GIS) software, AI-based tools, and/or other related software.
Management is requesting that applicants submit the following documents attached to their online application:
- A detailed cover letter that should address:
- The applicant requirements and relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities from the Management Preferences listed above
- Employment or educational experience relevant to the position
- Reasons for interest in working at OSBM
- A current resumé (maximum length 2 pages)
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resources for detail.
Master's degree in statistics, economics, mathematics, decision science, computer science or other quantitative field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with at least one statistical programming language, including R, Stata, SAS, or similar. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The Office of the State Budget and Management (OSBM) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions Subject to the State Personnel Act (SPA) with qualified individuals.
Applicants are encouraged to submit an online State Application which may be obtained from the following address: http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html to the Human Resources Division of OSBM by 5:00 pm on the closing date or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed.
All Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form. See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
- Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.
Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
For further information please contact:
Melissa Martin, Human Resources Business Partner
Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM)
Phone: 984-236-0613
