Education Data & Research Analyst

State of Montana; Helena (MT); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Public service loan forgiveness

Descripción de la vacante

State of Montana seeks a Data Operations Research Analyst to lead data requests and design statistical models for statewide reporting. You will coordinate secure data sharing with OPI Data Governance, and collaborate with partners to ensure high-quality analyses.

The role requires advanced analytical skills, independent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field and four years in research, study design, statistics, or complex data querying.
• Demonstrated experience using SQL to query large, complex datasets.
• Knowledge of FERPA and state privacy laws; data governance and handling PII.
• Ability to design methodologies and communicate analytical findings to diverse audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Lead data requests and research activities for the Montana Office of Public Instruction.
• Design statistical models and methods for statewide reporting and secure data sharing.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners on data initiatives and interagency projects.
• Develop data specifications and operational processes for secure data access.

Conocimientos

Research design

Statistical analysis

SQL queries

Data governance

Data sharing

PII compliance

Data quality

Communicating findings

Educación

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, education research, or related field

Four years of related experience

Herramientas

PowerSchool

GEMS

Descripción del empleo

State of Montana seeks a Data Operations Research Analyst to lead data requests and design statistical models for statewide reporting. You will coordinate secure data sharing with OPI Data Governance, and collaborate with partners to ensure high-quality analyses.

The role requires advanced analytical skills, independent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.