Data Analyst 4, Box PIMS-1017/64322

State of New York•Albany, NY

30d•$127,507 - $160,911•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Information Reporting Services (IRS) is seeking candidates for a Data Analyst 4 position. This Office is responsible for New York State's education data collection, management, and reporting process, including implementing and monitoring the Department's data collection schedule and reporting calendar for federal and State reporting for P-12 and higher education data in New York State. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serve as the Assistant Data Director overseeing data collection, management, and reporting process that contribute to accountability and school improvement in Special Education and Federal Reporting. Provide vision, leadership, and communication with respect to the development, implementation, expansion, and enhancement of the data collection and reporting in the areas mentioned above. Serve as primary liaison/data subject expert to the Office of Special Education and ACCES (OSEA) and other offices within the Department. Identify agency operational requirements and priorities to determine data analytic reporting needs. Oversee data collection and quality assurance, implement and monitor the data collection schedule and reporting calendar for state and federal reporting; Evaluate internal data systems to ensure accuracy, identify issues and develop solutions for identified issues; Implement and monitor policies and procedures governing the collection of student and school district data and information; Document and maintain procedures on agency data analytic processes and activities; Manage a team of data analysts to support the integration of data collection and reporting into instruction and learning; Collaborate with technical support groups offered by Office of Special Education Program (OSEP), U.S. Department of Education; Oversee technical assistance and training; Lead technical infrastructure development and modernization projects; Collaborate with program offices on data gathering needs, provide updates to program offices leadership, and establish relationships; Provide direction and support to collaborative data policy and practice workgroups with regional and local school districts; Partner with IT for Special Education data system maintenance, redesign, and improved functionality; Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Requirements

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Non-competitive candidates must possess eleven years of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools. Two years of the experience must have been at a managerial level.
Substitution: An associate's degree may substitute for two years of general experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of general experience; a master's degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, may substitute for one year of general experience; a Ph.D. in these fields may substitute for two years of general experience.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Nice To Haves

Qualifying experience is preferred when performed in a school, school district, BOCES, education oversight agency, educational institution, education research institution, or other related research institution. Demonstrated experience in an education-related information technology program; demonstrated oversight of program operations while supervising a team of professional staff and, demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, reporting and communication abilities.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Proficiency in data analytics using various software / languages (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R, Python, SQL, PL/SQL).
Ability to understand, collect, and develop business requirements / use cases and translate them into technical specifications.
Experience and demonstrated success in managing large-scale and complex data systems and data analytic team.
Familiarity with laws and regulations governing data collections and reporting in Special Education.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Assistant Data Director overseeing data collection, management, and reporting process that contribute to accountability and school improvement in Special Education and Federal Reporting.
Provide vision, leadership, and communication with respect to the development, implementation, expansion, and enhancement of the data collection and reporting in the areas mentioned above.
Serve as primary liaison/data subject expert to the Office of Special Education and ACCES (OSEA) and other offices within the Department.
Identify agency operational requirements and priorities to determine data analytic reporting needs.
Oversee data collection and quality assurance, implement and monitor the data collection schedule and reporting calendar for state and federal reporting;
Evaluate internal data systems to ensure accuracy, identify issues and develop solutions for identified issues;
Implement and monitor policies and procedures governing the collection of student and school district data and information;
Document and maintain procedures on agency data analytic processes and activities;
Manage a team of data analysts to support the integration of data collection and reporting into instruction and learning;
Collaborate with technical support groups offered by Office of Special Education Program (OSEP), U.S. Department of Education;
Oversee technical assistance and training;
Lead technical infrastructure development and modernization projects;
Collaborate with program offices on data gathering needs, provide updates to program offices leadership, and establish relationships;
Provide direction and support to collaborative data policy and practice workgroups with regional and local school districts;
Partner with IT for Special Education data system maintenance, redesign, and improved functionality;
Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Benefits

Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Eligibility for various life insurance options.