Institutional Analyst II - Administrative Assistant Office, 606763 (2026-04027)

Hawaii State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 163,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks an Institutional Analyst II to conduct data analysis, planning, and reporting to support strategic objectives. The role requires strong written and verbal communication, plus data-driven decision making.

The position is a 12-month limited-term appointment with benefits per regulations, offering opportunities to contribute to statewide planning and policy development within a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science or business administration with coursework in public administration, management accounting, and research statistics.
• Master’s degree in public policy, human resources, or related field with coursework in research/evaluation/educational assessment preferred.
• Four years of professional work experience in program planning/analysis, budgeting, or public administration; one year in an education program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduces analysis and reporting activities, compiles and analyzes data, and prepares deliverables such as reports and presentations.
• Participates in planning and process improvement to support strategic objectives and priorities; collaborates with stakeholders to implement initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (political science or business administration)

Master’s degree in public policy or related field

Job description

APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS

SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNAL

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED

This position is excluded from the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a limited term temporary appointment. Probationary service credit and tenure are not granted for temporary appointments.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of the Administrative Assistant Office, the Institutional Analyst II:

• 1. CONDUCTS ANALYSIS AND REPORTING ACTIVITIES:
  • a) Compiles and analyzes data and information, evaluates ,and summarizes findings;
  • b) Applies analytical and problem-solving skills to research and reporting projects;
  • c) Analyzes and organizes data to derive meaningful insights;
  • d) Summarizes and presents data and results clearly and accurately in verbal and written communications and numerical and graphical forms;
  • e) Proposes and develops reports and presentations to answer strategic, tactical, structure, or unstructured business questions;
  • f) Prepares deliverables, such as reports, presentations, information sheets, etc.
• 2. PARTICIPATES IN AND CONDUCTS PLANNING, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT, AND ISSUES RESOLUTION ACTIVITIES:
  • a) Participates in formulating guidelines, processes, procedures, policies to support strategic objectives, goals, and priorities;
  • b) Participates in the development of plans, milestones, goals, success measures, etc. for the implementation of goals and priorities;
  • c) Partners with key stakeholders and subject matter experts through a collaborative process to develop, analyze, and implement initiatives and improvements integral to strategic and annual planning and priorities;
  • d) Suggests policy and program alternatives, recommendations and methods to achieve established objectives and priorities;
  • e) Participates in the identification and resolution of issues that may impact the success of department goals and priorities.
• 3. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in political science or business administration with coursework in public administration, management accounting, and research statistics.

Desired Education:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, human resources, or related field, which included coursework in research, evaluation, and/or educational assessment is preferred but not required.

Experience:

Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in program planning and analysis, budgeting, and/or public administration of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency or system.

Desired Experience:

Four (4) years of professional work experience in organizational planning and/or human capital management.

Knowledge:

Public administration and organization theory; management accounting; business statistics; computer-based information systems; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment.

Desired Knowledge:

Basic principles and practices of public administration and organizational planning; principles and practices of public relations and state budgeting; human resource law and policies; educational programs and practices sufficient to align such programs with the Strategic Plan.

Ability to:

Conduct studies in program planning and analysis; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines.

SALARY RANGE

EOSR-7, $114,820 to $162,535.

WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS:

This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.

POSTING CYCLE:

Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.

NOTE

Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.

EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT:

Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure.

APPROVED:

Robert Davis

Interim Assistant Superintendent

Office of Talent Management