Institutional Analyst II - Administrative Assistant Office, 606764 (2026-04028)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

12-month appointment

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks an Institutional Analyst II under the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent. The role conducts data analysis, prepares reports, and supports planning and policy initiatives, with emphasis on data-driven decision making.

The position is a 12-month appointment with vacation and sick leave per regulations. A written exam may be administered to assess knowledge and abilities related to the minimum qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science or business administration with coursework in public administration, management accounting, and research statistics.
• Four years of professional work experience in program planning and analysis, budgeting, and/or public administration, with at least one year in an education program, agency or system.
• Knowledge of public administration, organization theory, management accounting, business statistics, and related IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and reporting activities, compiling data, evaluating findings, and presenting results clearly.
• Participate in planning, process improvement and issues resolution; develop guidelines, plans and priorities with stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Computer proficiency

Education

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 (preferred)

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.

Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

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.

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.

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