What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Analyst - OQS School Improvement and Accountability position at State of Missouri?
Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Why you’ll love this position:
The Accountability Data section is responsible for providing data management services for Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) Performance Standards and the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Results. The section assists the department with computing an Annual Performance Report (APR) score for each Local Education Agency (LEA) and school to measure progress toward the goal that all students graduate high school college-and career-ready.
What you’ll do:
- Plans, organizes, and directs assigned phases of a major research program; develops procedures and methodology to be used in researching, analyzing, evaluating, and reporting data; determines sources for obtaining data and corrects, adjusts, and interprets data.
- Monitor, support, and enhance the office of quality schools business analytic processes while providing business and technical guidance.
- Provide business and technical guidance for sharing of office of quality schools data through web based reporting, business intelligence, and ad-hoc data requests.
- Consults with program staff and various levels of administration in planning and implementing research and evaluation projects.
- Exercises independent judgment and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receives general administrative direction.
- Performs other related work as assigned.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education technology, mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, data science, or information technology or closely related field.
OR
- Four years progressive experience working with large data sets, including data quality, data planning, and documentations. Experience must include work with using data for research, business intelligence, public reporting or closely related tasks. Experience must include two years’ work with statistical software and analytics.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
More reasons to love this position:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
