A professional who directs activities of personnel engaged in compiling, analyzing, and presenting data on employment problems, unemployment compensation benefits, and labor market activities. Responsibilities include:

• Plans and directs research projects and surveys to develop data for administration of federal or state laws governing employment service activities.
• Directs analysis of statistical data for implementing employment service programs and for supplying information to legislative bodies in revising employment legislation.
• Confers with government officials, employers, labor leaders, and other parties to disseminate and secure information on employment problems and assist in formulating policies to meet demonstrated needs.
• Advises legislators on implications of employment and training planning and program activities.