Education Data & Analysis Specialist (Education Program Specialist I)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland State Department of Education seeks an Education Data & Analysis Specialist to manage data quality and reporting under ESSA and state requirements. The role involves designing SAS datasets, validating data, and conducting analyses to support Performance Reporting and Accountability.

The position also maintains reporting functions and provides technical support to MSDE staff and local education agencies, ensuring data-driven decision making across education programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent is required.
• Four years of professional experience in data analysis.
• Experience with SAS datasets and programming languages.
• Experience in education program data management or analysis (preferred).
• Experience responding to data-related inquiries or developing documentation (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supports the Maryland State Department of Education's Performance Reporting and Accountability Branch by managing data, ensuring quality, and preparing reports under ESSA and state requirements.
• Designs SAS datasets and validates data to maintain reporting functions.
• Conducts analyses and provides technical support to MSDE staff and local education agencies.

Skills

Data analysis

SAS programming

Data quality validation

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

36 credit hours post-baccalaureate

Tools

SAS

Other programming languages

Job description

The Education Data & Analysis Specialist supports the Maryland State Department of Education's Performance Reporting and Accountability Branch by managing data, ensuring quality, and preparing reports under ESSA and state requirements. The role involves designing SAS datasets, validating data, conducting analyses, maintaining reporting functions, and providing technical support to MSDE staff and local education agencies.

Key qualifications:

• Master's degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework
• Four years of professional experience in data analysis
• Experience with SAS datasets and programming languages
• Experience in education program data management or analysis (preferred)
• Experience responding to data-related inquiries or developing documentation (preferred)