Workforce Development Researcher

Natcast (short for The National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology) is a new, purpose-built, non-profit entity created to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium, established by the CHIPS Act of the U.S. government.

Working at Natcast represents an opportunity to help extend America’s leadership in semiconductor technology, significantly reduce the time and cost of moving from idea to commercialization, and build and sustain a semiconductor workforce development ecosystem.

These efforts to advance semiconductor technology and seed new industries built on the capabilities of a wide range of advanced chips hold the potential to benefit the country and the world for generations to come.

Workforce Development Researcher

In this role you will lead economic analysis of America's semiconductor workforce landscape, developing comprehensive insights that guide strategic initiatives to address the industry's projected 2030 talent gap of 67,000-people.

Every day you will analyze labor market trends, evaluate workforce development programs, and develop data products and recommendations to support the semiconductor industry's critical workforce needs. 

To thrive in this role you must combine sophisticated statistical and economic analysis capabilities with strong data communication skills, demonstrating the ability to translate complex workforce data into actionable insights for a non-technical audience. 

Natcast, operating the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), stands at the forefront of America's semiconductor ecosystem. This unique public-private partnership unites industry leaders, academic researchers, and government stakeholders in advancing U.S. semiconductor capabilities through collaborative innovation. 

The Workforce Development Researcher role offers an exceptional opportunity to help ensure that America's growing semiconductor industry has the talent it needs to restore American technological leadership and manufacturing capacity. Working within the NSTC Workforce Center of Excellence, this position directly influences strategic initiatives to close the semiconductor talent gap through sophisticated economic analysis and program evaluation. 

Responsibilities: 

• Analyze semiconductor workforce supply and demand 

• Develop economic models and forecasts 

• Create data visualizations and other data products 

• Generate workforce impact assessments 

• Analyze skills and credential trends and patterns 

• Evaluate workforce development program outcomes 

• Support program evaluation initiatives 

• Author economic impact reports 

• Present findings to stakeholders 

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Economics, Labor Economics, or related field 

• 5+ years experience analyzing labor market data 

• Expert knowledge of BLS datasets and methodologies 

• Strong background in program evaluation 

• Excellence in statistical analysis 

• Proven track record in economic modeling 

• Strong technical writing capabilities and the ability to translate complex economic concepts into terms policymakers and program operators can easily understand 

• Data product development experience including data visualizations 

• Stakeholder presentation skills 

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Workforce development experience 

• Industry skills taxonomy expertise 

• Advanced statistical software proficiency 

• Program evaluation certification 

• Published research in labor economics 

 Ready to shape the future of America's semiconductor workforce? Join Natcast in developing the insights that will close the semiconductor talent gap. 

Natcast is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any protected attribute. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please let us know. 

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