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

Hawaii State Department of Education•Administrative Assistant Office, HI

About The Position

The Institutional Analyst II works under the general supervision of the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of the Administrative Assistant Office. The role conducts analysis and reporting, including compiling, analyzing, organizing, and interpreting data; researching questions; and presenting findings clearly in written, verbal, numerical, and graphical forms. The analyst develops reports, presentations, information sheets, and other deliverables to address strategic, tactical, structured, and unstructured business questions. The position also participates in planning, process improvement, and issue resolution. It contributes to guidelines, procedures, and policies that support strategic objectives, helps develop plans and success measures, collaborates with stakeholders and subject matter experts on initiatives and improvements, recommends alternatives and methods, and helps identify and resolve issues affecting departmental goals and priorities. Other related duties may be assigned. This is a limited-term temporary appointment, on a 12-month work-year basis. Temporary appointments do not grant probationary service credit or tenure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in political science or business administration, with coursework in public administration, management accounting, and research statistics.
Four years of responsible professional work experience in program planning and analysis, budgeting, and/or public administration, including at least one year in an education program, agency, or system.
Knowledge of public administration and organization theory; management accounting; business statistics; computer-based information systems; and laws, rules, regulations, and administrative procedures pertinent to the area of assignment.
Ability to conduct studies in program planning and analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
Ability to operate a computer and other business machines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public policy, human resources, or a related field, including coursework in research, evaluation, and/or educational assessment.
Four years of professional work experience in organizational planning and/or human capital management.
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of public administration and organizational planning; public relations and state budgeting; human resource law and policies; and educational programs and practices sufficient to align programs with the Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

Compile and analyze data and information, evaluate findings, and summarize results.
Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to research and reporting projects.
Organize and analyze data to derive meaningful insights.
Present data and results clearly and accurately in verbal and written communications and in numerical and graphical forms.
Propose and develop reports and presentations addressing strategic, tactical, structured, or unstructured business questions.
Prepare reports, presentations, information sheets, and other deliverables.
Participate in formulating guidelines, processes, procedures, and policies that support strategic objectives, goals, and priorities.
Participate in developing plans, milestones, goals, and success measures for implementing goals and priorities.
Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop, analyze, and implement initiatives and improvements related to strategic and annual planning and priorities.
Suggest policy and program alternatives, recommendations, and methods to achieve established objectives and priorities.
Participate in identifying and resolving issues that may affect the success of department goals and priorities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.