Education Research Analyst 1/2/3-AAA

Education-State Activities; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Education is seeking an Education Research Analyst to lead accountability and technical aspects of the state's accountability system from the Baton Rouge office. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience with SAS/SQL/R/Python to manage large datasets and ensure data quality.

The position involves generating accountability releases, preparing district indicators, and advising on reporting issues and policy trends.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience querying and manipulating large datasets using SAS, SQL, R, or Python.
• Master's degree in education, statistics, mathematics, data analytics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Generate results for assessment and accountability releases, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with state and federal requirements.
• Prepare district and school performance indicators, accountability metrics, and summary analyses for public, legislative, and federal audiences.
• Conduct statistical analyses and predictive simulations to evaluate proposed policies.
• Advise supervisor on reporting issues, risks, and trends in accountability.
• Respond to internal and external data requests, including inquiries from BESE and federal agencies.
• Perform additional duties to support agency goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

SAS

SQL

Python

R

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in education / statistics / mathematics / data analytics

Job description

Office of Assessment, Accountability, and Analytics

Job Focus Area

At the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), our mission is to ensure every child is on track to a college degree, a professional career, or a life of success. The LDOE is committed to providing every child with the opportunities they need to graduate high school ready to succeed in a career, college, or service. As part of this mission, the Department is responsible for a range of services including policy and regulations, funding, school oversight, research, and training.

We’re looking for an Education Research Analyst to lead responsibilities for the accountability and technical aspects over the state’s accountability system.

Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply:

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with practical experience querying and manipulating large datasets using SAS, SQL, R, or Python. They must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to maintaining high standards of data quality and accuracy.

A master's degree in education, statistics, mathematics, or in a data analytics, data management, information technology, or social sciences field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

As an Education Research Analyst supporting statewide accountability programs, the employee will:

• Generate results for assessment and accountability releases, ensuring all data is accurate, meaningful, and strictly aligned with state and federal accountability requirements.
• Prepare district and school performance indicators, accountability metrics, and summary analyses for public, legislative, and federal audiences.
• Conduct statistical analyses and predictive simulations to evaluate proposed assessment and accountability policies.
• Advise the supervisor on critical reporting issues, operational risks, and emerging trends in assessment and accountability.
• Respond efficiently to internal and external data requests, including inquiries from legislative bodies, state boards (BESE), and federal agencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership to support agency goals.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to report to the Baton Rouge office as requested. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.

Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Education Research Analyst 1/2/3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Work Schedule: Workdays are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Education Research Analyst 2 (TS-311)

Hourly: $26.32 - $40.45

Monthly: $4,561.27 - $7,011.00

Annually: $54,735.20 - $84,136.00

Education Research Analyst 3 (TS-313)

Hourly: $30.13 - $46.31

Monthly: $5,221.67 - $8,027.00

Annually: $62,660.00 - $96,325.00

**Note regarding the advertised pay range:** Beginning at the Education Research Analyst 1 level, this series have a special entrance rate (SER) of $22.98/hour that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.