Education Research Analyst 1/2/3-AAA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

State Holidays

Insurance Coverage

Retirement Benefits

Professional Development Program

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Education is recruiting an Education Research Analyst to lead accountability and technical aspects of the state's accountability system. This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA, within the Office of Assessment, Accountability, and Analytics.

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and strong experience querying and manipulating large datasets using SAS, SQL, R, or Python, with meticulous attention to data quality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, statistics, mathematics, or data analytics / related field.
• Experience querying and manipulating large datasets using SAS, SQL, R, or Python.
• Strong data quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SAS

SQL

R

Python

Education

Master's degree

Job description

About This Job

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**

Office of Assessment, Accountability, and Analytics

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Duties

• 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 andnot the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Contact Information

Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources

PO Box 96064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

[e-mail]

Benefits and Perks

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others