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Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPIs purpose with applicable knowledge in education health research and analysis nutrition finance administration human resources licensing and regulation information technology and many others. We are proud to serve 149000 students preK to grade 12 their parents and guardians 400 school districts 16000 educational professionals and 3000 adult learners.
Benefits of working for OPI:
Work/life balance
Family friendly
Dedicated and caring colleagues
Health coverage
Retirement plans
Paid vacation sick leave and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
Opportunities and room for professional growth
Public service loan forgivenessEmployment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Job Overview: The role of the Lead Research Analyst is to facilitate and manages the accurate and efficient collection and reporting of data. The Lead Research Analyst designs modifies and trains OPI staff on data collection models and data collection requirements. This position designs data quality assurance and control procedures interprets rule law and data specification to update business rules and procedures. The Lead Research Analyst is required to coordinate research and data collection projects with various other state agencies federal agencies and other states department of education.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):
Required for the first day of work:
Knowledge of principles practices and theories of data collection research and analysis.
Knowledge in problemsolving skills: ability to apply statistical analysis
Knowledge of database concepts and methods
Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services
Knowledge and experience with project management principles and best practices
Knowledge of the theory principles and techniques of research planning and organization data collection strategies and procedures and data collection instruments
Ability to design complex queries in SQL
Ability with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines while maintaining consistently higher levels of product quality
Ability to work under multiple deadlines with assigned funding
Ability to work both independently and effectively as a member of a team
Ability to interpret law policy and rule.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
A Bachelors degree in mathematics statistics economics or a related field.
Four or more years of related experience.
Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted
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