Senior Data Analyst - #256711

About Us

At the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), we go beyond merely offering jobs – we actively seek out extraordinary individuals to join our team. As the primary agency entrusted with overseeing K-12 public education in Oklahoma, we are steadfastly devoted to making a meaningful impact on the districts and students we serve. Our exceptional team at OSDE is renowned for its commitment to superior customer service, innovation, and unwavering dedication to shaping a brighter future for students across the state. We work hand-in-hand with over 500 school districts and maintain a close partnership with the legislature, ensuring that each Oklahoma student receives the exceptional education they deserve. If you're in search of a fulfilling career that allows you to make a profound difference in the lives of children, you've arrived at the right place. Join us in our mission to empower students and elevate the standard of education in Oklahoma. For further insights into OSDE, please visit our website at www.sde.ok.gov.

Job Summary

The Oklahoma State Department of Education seeks a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Data Analyst. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with federal and state reporting requirements, developing robust data standards, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of programming logic and concepts, excellent analytic and communication skills, and the ability to manage large datasets effectively.

Please note: This role requires a consistent, in-person presence at the designated workplace in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with no remote, telecommuting, or hybrid options.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Informatics, Management Information Systems, or a related field dealing with quantitative data; [official transcripts required upon hire];
• Two (2) years of experience using data management systems, including creating intermediate to advanced SQL queries, stored procedures or functions; and analytic tools such as Excel, R, Power BI, SAS, and SPSS;
• Or An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an education or government setting.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future;
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory to perform necessary job-related travel.
• Successful completion of a skills assessment as part of the screening process.
  
  

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Data Compliance and Reporting: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate compliance with federal and state reporting requirements; Guarantee the accurate and timely submission of essential state data; Assist with federal and state reporting requirements, ensuring compliance and timely submission.
• Data Standards and Documentation: Develop robust data standards, procedures, and comprehensive documentation; Establish clear guidelines and best practices to ensure consistency and accuracy in data management processes; Conduct in-depth analysis to determine data relevance about specific requirements.
• Data Extraction and Analysis: Utilize programming languages, particularly SQL, to extract data from diverse sources; Distill findings into actionable recommendations for decision-making, design, and issue resolution.
• Data Management and Support: Analyze, manage, and support large datasets within established parameters; Produce reports utilizing student-level information in response to specific requests; Ensure efficient and effective handling of valuable information by enhancing data collection and management processes.
• Technical Contribution: Actively contribute to the design and implementation of web-based data collection projects targeting student-level data; Assist in the organization and validation of accountability systems and education data; Maintain and organize data for use in the State Accountability System.
• Operational Support: Support daily operations by providing technical assistance to school districts; Review and audit education data to ensure quality and consistency; Generate state and local reports.
• Professional Demeanor: Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers at all times; ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues; ability to establish rapport with customers and colleagues; ability to accept constructive feedback to increase performance.
• Attendance: Regular and reliable in-person attendance is required to ensure quality teamwork, performance, productivity and collaboration; ability to demonstrate a commitment to your work and team by committing to punctuality and dependability in the work environment; this includes arriving to work on time, being present, engaged and available to co-workers, internal and external customers.
• Innovation: Ability to identify and address the evolving needs and challenges of the education landscape; ability to think critically, explore new ideas and embrace innovative approaches to improve educational outcomes for all students; apply creativity, resourcefulness, and forward-thinking in finding solutions to complex problems and driving positive change in the field of education.
• Efficiency: Ensure our resources are utilized effectively, and our operations are streamlined; optimize our processes, eliminate redundancies, and leverage technology to enhance productivity and performance; proactively identify opportunities for efficiency gains and implement best practices.
• Superior Customer Service: Ability to actively listen to customers and understand their needs; being responsive and taking a proactive approach to problem-solving by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly and effectively; building trust through transparency and maintaining open lines of communication; consistently exceeding customer needs by delivering personalized, timely, and efficient solutions that meet or surpass expectations; build strong relationships by demonstrating empathy, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor, and adapting a customer-centric mindset; commit to excellence and continuously exceeding expectations at every touchpoint with the agency.
  
  

Essential Competencies

• Effective Communication: Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas, while also listening actively to others and demonstrating understanding; Ability to demonstrate empathy by showing respect and understanding for the feelings and perspectives of others while paying close attention to non-verbal cues; Ability to adapt communication style to suit the needs of the audience and situation.
• Take a proactive approach and work independently: Be resourceful and self-motivated, prioritize work effectively by managing your time well, anticipating challenges, developing creative solutions, paying close attention to detail, and taking ownership of your work.
• Collaborate as a team player: Ability to work effectively with others towards a common goal. Including being open-minded, respectful, and responsive to others’ ideas and perspectives. Sharing knowledge and experience while being committed to achieving the teams’ objectives and understanding the importance of working collaboratively to achieve success.
• Demonstrate excellent planning and organizational skills: Ability to set clear objectives, create a plan of action, break down complex tasks into manageable components, delegate tasks when necessary, and establish a realistic timeline to meet deadlines consistently while developing contingency plans to ensure adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze complex situations, identify key issues, patterns, and connections, and develop effective logical solutions; Ability to think critically, anticipate potential problems, and develop innovative solutions to address them.
• Ability to function well in an, at times, stressful, fast paced and deadline driven environment: Ability to work under pressure and in situations where time is limited whilst remaining calm and focused, prioritizing tasks and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders: Ability to identify opportunities for collaboration, leverage resources effectively, and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes. Possess strong interpersonal skills in order to resolve conflicts and manage difficult conversations in a constructive and professional manner.
• Knowledge of technology and ability to use it to maximize efficiency and services: Ability to identify opportunities to leverage technology to streamline processes, automate tasks, and improve customer experiences; Familiarity with software, hardware and other relevant technological tools while being able to learn new technologies as they emerge.
  
  

TRAVEL

Less than 10% travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Location: Oliver Hodge Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

• Work Environment includes:
• Office Setting: Climate-controlled office setting with exposure to moderate noise; the employee is frequently required to talk, walk, and stand; this position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Physical Demands include:
• Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time;
• Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, and office telephone 75% of the time;
• Ascends/descends stairs 25% of the time;
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
• Cognitive Requirements:
• This role requires clear and accurate communication, strong analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate information and make timely decisions.
• Sustained focus and attention to detail are essential, along with memory retention of policies, procedures, and facts over various time frames.
• Adaptability and mental flexibility are also necessary to handle changing information, work conditions, and unexpected challenges.
  

EEO STATEMENT

The Oklahoma Department of Education provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OSDE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

DISCLAIMER

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; This job description is subject to change at any time. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice.