Senior Data Analyst, Perkins Reporting
About The Position
The Senior Data Analyst works in the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Data Management and Analysis division, supporting Postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) data processes and reporting. Approximately 70% of working time is focused on this area. The role is administrative staff and unclassified, serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor, and carries a fiduciary capacity to ODHE. It reports to the Director of Data Management & Analysis. The analyst uses SQL, Python, and R to extract, clean, merge, validate, research, and analyze higher education datasets. The position leads technical procedures and policies for CTE-related programming, supports state and federal reporting through reproducible scripts and automated processes, reviews data quality, and responds to internal and external data requests. The role also represents ODHE through speeches and presentations and participates in developing and revising CTE data-management policies and procedures. The position is based at the agency headquarters in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and requires attendance five days a week. Selected applicants may be asked to complete an exercise demonstrating their ability to perform the listed duties.
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 career-technical education systems and professional work experience in those systems.
Responsibilities
- 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 data-area procedures and policies related to CTE programming for career center staff, campus staff, ODHE staff, and the public.
- Develop reproducible scripts, automated processes, and documentation to support ongoing state and federal reporting.
- Conduct 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 the development and revision of CTE program policies and procedures related to data management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
