Senior Data Analytics Specialist

Assists assigned program office staff to publish and enforce policies procedures and guidelines for administration of Data Collection Reporting and Analysis Systems:

Assists with ensuring policies and guidelines align with the Offices and the Departments long term goals and strategies;

Assists in the design development and maintenance of the data dictionary;

Develops standards for new and existing data (e.g. complete and accurate definitions) consistent with state and federal legislation;

Gathers requirements to determine changes (e.g. data elements data options file layouts definitions business rules) for ODE data systems as needed;

Ensures adherence to documentation criteria for reports and derived data.

Collaborates with assigned program office staff in developing new data elements and definitions to ensure database administration standards for database models and metadata are followed:

Provides input and subject matter expertise in design and development of databases for assigned program office;

Assists in developing and maintaining archive policies for data elements and documentation;

Provides technical assistance to office and school district staff to ensure appropriate collection and use of data;

Assists other information technology professionals.

Serves as the data manager for assigned program office:

Provides the input from assigned program office during the development of enterprise-wide and federal information strategies;

Conducts research and assists with resolution of complex data issues;

Provides access to data with context for decision making;

Analyzes data and prepares reports for performance measurement;

Assists staff with data access and manipulation.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

60 mos. exp. data analytics or statistical analysis or research methods including 12 mos. work experience in data analytics specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or completion of associate core program in data analytics applied mathematics statistics industrial/systems engineering or related field; 42 mos. data analytics statistical analysis or research methods including 12 mos. work experience in data analytics specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in data analytics applied mathematics statistics industrial/systems engineering or related field; 36 mos. data analytics statistical analysis or research methods including 12 mos. work experience in data analytics specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or completion of graduate core program in data analytics applied mathematics statistics industrial/systems engineering or related field; 24 mos. data analytics statistical analysis or research methods including 12 mos. work experience in data analytics specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as a Data Analytics Specialist 66931 including 12 mos. work experience in data analytics specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skill: Data Analytics

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position unless restricted under state or federal law or federal individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employerthat values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion creed national or ethnic origin citizenship status age disability veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ().

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohios 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools districts educators students families businesses nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.