Data Analytics Specialist
Columbus, OH, United States
About Us
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.
As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.
What You'll Do
Independently analyzes data and assists with research and program evaluation to advance and inform literacy policies (e.g., dyslexia support laws, third grade reading guarantee, high-quality instructional materials, science of reading-related policies) and provides consultation to the Unit of Literacy Achievement and Reading Success
Analyzes data utilizing statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R, mPlus);
Assesses the quality, limitations and utility of available data and research;
Collaborates across multiple offices to identify crossover research topics or data between the Literacy unit and other offices (e.g., Office of Research, Evaluation and Advanced Analytics, Office of Assessment and Office for Exceptional Children);
Creates data visualizations and tables (e.g., Microsoft Office, Tableau, PowerBI);
Writes reports and prepares presentations using data visualizations and analyses;
Collaborates with the Literacy unit leadership team to inform policy and program decisions;
Communicates results using multiple media for broad audiences (e.g., technical information to non-technical stakeholders).
Communicates results using multiple media for broad audiences (e.g., technical information to non-technical stakeholders).
Writes technical reports or other briefing documents summarizing research and analysis findings;
Participates and/or leads team in ensuring psychometric and consequential validity/integrity of assessments;
Reviews item statistics for bias and sensitivity;
Conduct power analyses and write analytical methods
(20%) Performs other duties as assigned:
Data cleaning, verification and validation;
Facilitates data-oriented meetings;
Represents the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce at conferences and other external meetings;
Keeps current on literacy research and relevant evaluation studies;
Collaborates with intra-agency personnel regarding research integrity and validation;
Attends meetings, conferences, and/or workshops on education data;
Reviews data provided by vendors, contractors, and data managers.
What’s In It For You
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
48 mos. exp. in data analytics or statistical analysis or research methods.
Or completion of associate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 30 mos. exp. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
Or completion of undergraduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems
engineering, or related field; 24 mos. exp. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
Or completion of graduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 12 mos. exp. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
Or 36 mos. exp as a Data Analytics Associate, 66930.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Organization
Education and Workforce
Classified Indicator
Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
40 hours per week
Compensation
$30.55
Unposting Date
Feb 11, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Job Skill
Data Analytics
Technical Skills
Data Analytics
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail
Primary Technology
Not Applicable
Agency Contact Name
Morgan Webb
Agency Contact Information
[email protected]
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