Senior Data Analyst, Perkins Reporting

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is seeking a Senior Data Analyst focused on Postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) data processes and reporting. The position spends approximately 70% of working time on these responsibilities and reports to the Director of Data Management & Analysis. It is an unclassified administrative position that serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor and in a fiduciary capacity to ODHE. The analyst uses SQL, Python, and R to extract, clean, merge, and validate Higher Education Information (HEI) and non-HEI datasets. The role leads technical procedures and policies for CTE-related programming, supports state and federal reporting through reproducible scripts, automated processes, and documentation, and conducts research and analysis using HEI and national higher education data sources. The position also reviews data quality, responds to data requests, presents at meetings and conferences, and participates in CTE data-management policy and procedure development. The position is based at the agency headquarters in downtown Columbus, Ohio, five days a week. Selected applicants may be asked to complete an exercise demonstrating their ability to perform the duties. The role is subject to the State of Ohio's drug-free workplace policy, including its prohibition on marijuana use.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Advanced use of SQL and at least one other scripting language.
Experience making presentations and leading discussions.
Solid customer service skills and teamwork experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and express ideas concisely.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or two years of experience in a postsecondary or higher education setting.
Knowledge of and professional work experience in career-technical education systems.

Responsibilities

Focus approximately 70% of working time on Postsecondary Career and Technical Education data processes and reporting.
Use SQL, Python, and R to extract, clean, merge, and validate HEI and non-HEI datasets for Postsecondary CTE processes.
Serve as technical lead for CTE-related data procedures and policies, providing guidance to career center staff, campus staff, ODHE staff, and the public.
Develop reproducible scripts, automated processes, and documentation to support ongoing state and federal reporting.
Research and analyze data from HEI and national higher education data sources using SQL, Python, or R.
Analyze and review data to identify reporting issues and ensure reliability and validity for queries, reports, publications, and other Postsecondary CTE purposes.
Respond to routine internal and external data requests using relational databases and other appropriate data tools.
Represent ODHE by delivering speeches and presentations at meetings and conferences.
Participate in developing and revising CTE program policies and procedures related to data management.
Perform other duties as assigned.