Articulate and communicative academic for Data and Analysis

Would you like to work with analyses, data, development projects and ministerial support at the intersection of politics and the labor market? Do you have strong analytical competencies and an interest in working on some of the most important agendas in the labor market? Then we have an exciting position in the Data and Analysis Office at the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment (STAR).

Help develop knowledge, data and solutions for the labor market In the Office of Data and Analysis we work with analyses, data foundations and projects that support a knowledge-based employ ment effort and provide insight into what works in employment policy and developments in the labor market. We work closely with both the political agenda and the practical application of knowledge, analyses and data in practice.

We are looking for a new colleague for the analysis team. The tasks are varied, and your first tasks may include, for example:

• work with governance, coordination and development tasks on larger data- and analysis projects
• prepare analyses and decision briefs for management, the ministry and minister within the labor market area
• work with registry data, programming and development of data foundations
• support collaboration with other offices, researchers and external partners.

Be part of a strong professional environment In STAR you will become part of a professionally strong community that bridges policy, data, analyses, knowledge and practice. We take responsibility for delivering high-quality solutions that help the outside world and that work in practice. We value celebrating our results, and we cultivate cohesion – both professionally and socially. And we place emphasis on high professional standards, collaboration and integrity.

In Data and Analysis we are about 45 employees spread over two teams. We are a sociable office with high professionalism and a wide variety of tasks. The workday can sometimes be busy, but we help each other and prioritize both sparring, flexibility and a good working environment. You will receive thorough onboarding and good opportunities for both professional and personal development.

About you We imagine that you

• are a cand.polit., cand.scient.oecon., cand.oecon., cand.scient.pol., cand.it., cand.scient.soc. or have a similar higher education
• have strong analytical competencies and an interest in data, quantitative analyses and societal conditions
• can support, plan and drive central development projects and collaborate across STAR
• have experience with or a desire to learn programming in e.g. Python, R or SAS
• can communicate complex material clearly and understandably – both in writing and oral
• can work independently while being a strong team player.

Salary and terms of employment The position is a permanent full-time role. We would like you to start on 1 December 2026.

You will be employed as a fuldmægtig under the Danish state’s collective agreement for academics. Your daily workplace is the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment, Vermundsgade 38, 2100 Copenhagen Ø.

Questions and application Did you not find answers to all your questions? You are welcome to contact office head Lotte Horsholt at tel. 7221 7418 or fuldmægtig Caroline Marie Schultze at tel. 7221 7751.

If you have questions about salary and employment terms, you are welcome to contact Jóna Thomsen in the HR of the Ministry of Employment at tel. 7220 5272.

We view diversity as a strength and encourage all interested applicants regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

We have chosen to make the application process simpler. Therefore you only need to send one motivated CV. This means that in your CV you should briefly describe your motivation for applying for the position and how your competencies match the tasks. You do not need to send a separate cover letter.

Submit your motivated CV and exam papers electronically no later than Thursday 22 October 2026.

We expect to hold first interviews on 26 or 27 October 2026.

We look forward to reading your motivated CV.