Data Analyst 2 (Performance and Analytics)

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Education seeks a Data Analyst 2 to join the Bureau of Performance and Analytics. The role centers on analyzing education data sets, building metrics, and supporting state and federal reporting efforts.

You will collaborate on publications such as the Annual Condition of Education report and the Iowa School Performance Profiles, develop and document technical procedures, and assist in implementing Iowa’s accountability framework through rigorous data analysis and modeling.

Qualifications

Six years of full-time analytics, economic research, or data science work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, MIS, or industrial management.

Responsibilities

Analyze education data sets and produce metrics for state and federal reporting.
Work with assessment data and calculate education metrics.
Develop publications such as the Annual Condition of Education report and the Iowa School Performance Profiles website.
Assist in implementing Iowa’s accountability framework by creating measures and recommendations.
Run quality assurance checks and perform statistical modeling.
Prepare reports and technical documentation; present results.

Skills

SAS

SQL

SPSS

STATA

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, MIS, or industrial management

Master’s degree in data science / business analytics / economics

Tools

SAS

SQL

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Iowa Department of Education’s mission is ensuring all students experience a world-class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential.

Job Description

The Data Analyst 2 will be a member of the Bureau of Performance and Analytics and work as a member of the Data and Analytics team.

Hours:

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel

Your Responsibilities

This position will primarily be responsible for analyzing education data sets, manipulating data and producing education metrics and data needed for state and federal reporting. This position will work closely with assessment data and calculating education metrics. This individual will work on publications, such as the Annual Condition of Education report, the Iowa School Performance Profiles website, and additional Department reports. This position will assist in implementing Iowa’s accountability framework. Duties will include creation of measures, recommendations for changes, and analyzing results. This position will assist in running quality assurance checks to verify the accuracy of data. Additionally, this role will complete statistical modeling, work on evaluation of projects, prepare reports, develop technical documentation, and present results.

If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact idoe.hr@iowa.gov.

A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:

Advanced degree in Education, Statistics, Social Sciences such as Political Science, Public Policy or similar field.
Highly proficient in utilizing statistical software packages such as SAS, R, SQL, SPSS or STATA. SAS experience preferred.
Experience analyzing large data sets. Experience and competent knowledge of statistics.
Ability to build data files to meet required specifications.
Ability and experience in completing advanced statistical modeling.
Proficient in using technology and open to learning new technology tools.
Able to give oral presentations and represent the Iowa Department of Education at meetings, statewide conferences, or national conventions.
Able to effectively communicate to a non-technical audience, including policymakers, educators, and community leaders.
Must have exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, to produce a range of report and publications from technical journal articles to high-level summaries.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with team staff members, education program consultant staff, and other governmental agencies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both individually and team, and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to access data from database servers and database tables. Experience interpreting highly technical analyses and disseminating information to stakeholder groups in a non-technical manner.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
Collaborative, positive work environment
Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow
Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country
Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
Competitive salary and benefits package:

https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf

Applicants must reside in the State of Iowa at the time of hire

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

NOTE: Unofficial transcripts are required to verify education. Please attach to your application.
Six years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management, and experience equal to two years of full-time work (as described in number one).

NOTE: Unofficial transcripts are required to verify education. Please attach to your application. Computer Science majors do not qualify.

All of the following (a and b):
A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience; and
A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience.

NOTE: Unofficial transcripts are required to verify education. Please attach to your application

All of the following (a and b):
A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management.

NOTE: Unofficial transcripts are required to verify education. Please attach to your application. Computer Science majors do not qualify.

All of the following (a, b, and c):
Two years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; and
A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics.

NOTE: Unofficial transcripts and certificate copies are required for eligibility. Please attach to your application