BLS Technical Advisory Committee Seeks Members
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has published a request for nominations in the Federal Register for its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
BLS is filling five member terms that expire on April 27, 2023, one current vacancy, and other additional vacancies that may occur on the TAC between December 22 and April 27, 2023.
BLS Technical Advisory Committee
The BLS Technical Advisory Committee (BLSTAC) provides advice and make recommendations to the BLS) on technical aspects of the survey collection of data and formulation of economic measures.
The BLS presents issues to the BLSTAC, and then draws on the expertise of Committee members, who represent specialized fields within the academic disciplines of economics, statistics, data science and survey design. The Committee then makes recommendations based on areas of research.
The Committee consists of approximately 16 members who serve as Special Government Employees. Members are appointed by the BLS and are approved by the Secretary of Labor.
The statistical experts will have experience with sample design, data analysis, computationally intensive statistical methods, non-sampling errors or other areas which are relevant to BLS work. The data science experts will have experience compiling, modeling, analyzing, and interpreting large sets of structured and unstructured data. The survey design experts will have experience with questionnaire design, usability, or other areas of survey development. Collectively, the members will provide a balance of expertise in all of these areas.
Typically, TAC members are appointed to three-year terms, and serve as Special Government Employees.
Nominations for the TAC membership should be transmitted by January 23, 2023 the Bureau of Labor Statistics Technical Advisory Committee, at BLSTAC@bls.gov.
Other BLS Committees
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has a number of advisory committees that provide consultation and feedback on data program design and operations. Most of these committees meet on a semi-annual basis, and meetings are posted in advance.
In order to best serve the information needs of its diverse user communities, BLS requires ongoing feedback from its customer base.
The National Research Council volume on Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency prescribes that agencies obtain outside review through various channels, including standing advisory committees, to ensure "quality and professional standards of practice."
- BLS Data Users Advisory Committee
- BLS Labor Market Information (LMI) Oversight Council
- Federal Economics Statistics Advisory Committee
- The Workforce Information Advisory Council
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- Posted by: Teresa Theis
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