Education Data Analyst: Drive Policy Insights in Oklahoma

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits Allowance

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

TRS Participation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Data Analyst for the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The role collaborates with stakeholders, provides technical assistance, conducts audits, and manages data requests to streamline reporting. The position requires on-site presence in Oklahoma City with no remote options.

The candidate will support data-driven decision making, ensure data accuracy and integrity, and help shape education policies and practices across Oklahoma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics); official transcripts required upon hire.
• One year of experience with a data visualization and BI tool (Power BI, Tableau).
• Two years of programming experience in SQL and/or other languages.
• Two years of experience in data management and evaluation of web applications and data sets.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools/software (Excel, SAP, SPSS, SAS, R, Python) and successful completion of a proficiency test.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Author complex SQL queries and interpret data to generate actionable insights.
• Develop documentation for data processes and collections to promote consistent data management.
• Implement quality control measures for data integrity and collaborate on standardized reports and dashboards.
• Provide technical assistance to school districts and stakeholders with data inquiries and data-driven approaches.
• Coordinate data system improvements; manage large data requests and communicate software needs.
• Engage in professional development and reporting-focused meetings.

Skills

SQL

Data Visualization

ETL

Data Integrity

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics or related

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SAP

SPSS

SAS

R

Python

Job description

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Data Analyst for the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The role collaborates with stakeholders, provides technical assistance, conducts audits, and manages data requests to streamline reporting. The position requires on-site presence in Oklahoma City with no remote options.

The candidate will support data-driven decision making, ensure data accuracy and integrity, and help shape education policies and practices across Oklahoma.