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Minnesota Department of Education · 1 week ago

Assessment Data and Reporting Analyst - State Prog Admin Prin

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$32.40/hr - $47.76/hr

4+ years exp

The Minnesota Department of Education is focused on improving the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. They are seeking an Assessment Data and Reporting Analyst to provide high quality, accurate, relevant, and timely quantitative analysis of assessment data to ensure meaningful assessments of educational standards.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret Minnesota assessment data

Oversee the accurate transfer of assessment data to database systems

Coordinate report modifications that result in database or report calculation updates

Maintain data integrity throughout the update process

Utilize professional knowledge of educational research theory to create and implement data-driven processes that monitor compliance of federal and Minnesota state policy related to statewide academic assessment

Conduct analyses and special research studies to assure all technical requirements expected by the United States Department of Education for the Every Student Succeeds Act State Assessment Peer Review process are met

Qualification

Quantitative data analysisProgramming code RProgramming code SQLProgramming code SASProgramming code STATAProgramming code PythonEducational assessment systemsData managementData visualization softwarePsychometric conceptsData governance practicesCommunication skills

Required

Four (4) years of professional experience in quantitative data analysis, data management, measurement, or statistics, including:

Experience completing analyses using a programming code (e.g., R, SQL, SAS, STATA, Python)

Experience working with education data

Knowledge of educational assessment systems

Experience communicating technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

A Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience and a Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of professional/advanced-professional experience

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Education, Measurement, or related field

Experience working with K-12 education data

Experience analyzing large datasets

Experience with Minnesota educational assessment development

Experience using data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)

Familiarity with psychometric concepts

Familiarity with data governance and metadata documentation practices

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care