Senior Education Analyst

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Senior Education Analyst in Edmonton to support school funding allocations, enrolment projections, and budget analyses. You will develop models, coordinate surveys, and collaborate with program managers and technologists to deliver timely financial insights.

The role requires strong statistics, Excel, SPSS, and systems-thinking skills, with a focus on delivering accurate analyses to inform executive decisions within the Education and Childcare ministry.

Qualifications

• Experience applying statistical methodologies, collecting, validating, and analyzing quantitative data and using advanced Excel functions for financial analysis.
• Ability to develop scenarios, models, forecasts, and analytical approaches for budget/funding/enrolment issues.
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills to interpret legislation, policy, funding, demographics, and stakeholders.
• Experience preparing clear financial data, allocation profiles, and budget projections for senior leadership.
• Ability to investigate new methods/tools/technologies to improve analytics products.

Responsibilities

• Develop scenarios, models, and methods to describe, examine, and evaluate budget solutions.
• Collaborate with program managers and senior technologists to promote teamwork and high-quality service.
• Develop surveys and coordinate implementation, applying appropriate statistical methods.
• Prepare annual school funding framework allocations and manage budget profiles and enrolment projections.
• Investigate new approaches to identify analytical solutions for stakeholders.
• Forecast funding models considering demographic changes and grant rates.
• Analyze jurisdictional-differences in funding models for adequacy and equity.
• Provide financial data to Executive Team and Ministers for decision-making.

Skills

Statistical methods

Excel advanced

Forecasting models

Budget analytics

Data management

Stakeholder communication

SPSS

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Statistics

Master's degree (asset)

Tools

SPSS

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Job Information

Job Title: Senior Education Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 86856

Ministry: Education and Childcare

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: September 8, 2026

Classification: Program Services 4

Salary: $3,148.20-$4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168- $107,710 /year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta's government is making life better by investing in education - one of the most important investments we can make in our future. The Ministry is responsible for: developing and evaluating curriculum; teacher development and certification; supporting students with diverse learning needs; funding and supporting school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.

For more information on the Ministry of Education and Childcare, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/education-and-childcare

Reporting to the Team Lead, Funding Analysis and Analytics Branch, you would function in a team environment to complete timely and accurate school authority budget allocation and profiles; working within the parameters of relevant legislation; Ministry and government policies, guidelines, and business practices. These documents and projections are critical inputs to Executive Team decision-making and support the coordination, compilation, and consolidation of Ministry budget and financial submissions to Alberta Treasury Board and Finance.

As a key member of Funding Analysis and Analytics Branch, major responsibilities of the position include:

• Develop scenarios, models, and methods to describe, examine, and evaluate solutions to complex budget and financial issues facing the Ministry and contribute to informed decision-making by senior Ministry representatives and stakeholders and take a leadership role in the planning, visioning and exploration of Ministry business intelligence and analytical products and solutions.
• Collaborate with program managers and senior technologists to promote teamwork, communication, quality service, and shared achievement of desired outcomes.
• Develop questionnaires and surveys and coordinate the implementation of surveys and determine most appropriate statistical and analytical methods, and applies advanced statistical techniques as required. interprets the results to identify the implications.
• Develop, coordinate and prepare the annual school authority funding framework allocations and coordinate, reconcile, and manage budget profiles and enrolment projections.
• Investigate new approaches, methodologies, and technologies to identify those with potential to provide enhanced analytical solutions to stakeholders.
• Develop, plan and forecast a funding model to help identify funding framework implications, demographic and enrolment changes, and grant rates, analyze demographic and financial data to determine trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyzes complex issues and compares jurisdictional models to funding model for adequacy, equitability, and sustainable education funding.
• Collects, analyzes, and prepares financial data and contributes to development and refinement of funding framework for input to decision-making by the Executive Team, Deputy Minister, and Minister.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking: Considers how funding models, legislation, policy requirements, enrolment trends, and stakeholder needs connect to support informed Ministry decision-making.
• Creative Problem Solving: Applies analytical methods, modelling, and jurisdictional research to develop practical solutions to complex budget, funding, and financial issues.
• Drive for Results: Produces timely, accurate allocation profiles, forecasts, and financial analyses that support executive and stakeholder decisions.
• Agility: Adapts approaches, tools, and priorities in response to changing ministry needs, demographic shifts, data requirements, and emerging analytical methods.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (Business, Economics, Statistics, etc) plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or

1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Required Skills:

• Experience applying statistical methodologies, collecting, validating, and analyzing quantitative data, and using advanced Microsoft Excel functions to support financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to develop scenarios, models, forecasts, and analytical approaches to assess complex budget, funding, enrolment, and financial issues.
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills to interpret legislation, policy requirements, funding frameworks, demographic trends, and stakeholder needs in an integrated way.
• Experience preparing clear, accurate financial data, allocation profiles, budget projections, briefing materials, or reports to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Ability to investigate emerging methods, tools, technologies, and jurisdictional approaches to identify practical improvements to analytical products and business intelligence solutions.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with program managers, senior technologists, stakeholders, and team members to achieve shared outcomes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and deliver timely and accurate work in support of Ministry and government business processes.
• Extensive and demonstrated computer experience in the use of advanced software for data management and statistical analysis (e.g. SPSS).

Assets:

• A Master's degree in a discipline related to the position assignment with major focus on applied research and advanced statistics, plus 4-7 years related experience will be an Asset.
• Knowledge of principles and practices in basic (K-12) learning, project management and consulting supplemented by substantial related work experience.
• Knowledge of related department policies, legislation and programs.

There is one permanent position available in Edmonton. This position is 36.25 hours per week, 8:15 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Liliane Karara at [e-mail] .