Initial Posting Date:
10/03/2024
Application Deadline:
11/03/2024
Agency:
Oregon Department of Education
Salary Range:
$5,747 - $8,831
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Senior Research Analyst
Job Description:
Join us as the Senior Research Analyst at the Office of Research, Assessment, Data, Accountability, and Reporting (RADAR), and help support ODE and partners throughout the state to leverage data, research, and evidence to support improvement of educational opportunities and to advance equitable outcomes for Oregon’s multilingual students. As a key player in the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), you will perform data collection, analysis and reporting in support of the RADAR and ODE missions.
The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, and equitable education system.
The Office of RADAR stewards the Oregon Department of Education’s research and data justice initiatives, as well as the federal assessment and accountability requirements present in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The office collects, validates, analyzes, and reports data for continuous improvement, educational research, policymaking, and operations.
What you will do!
As the Senior Research Analyst, you will perform data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of RADAR’s school and district accountability and data reporting. This position will focus on the execution of routine collection, validation, analysis, and reporting of data collections.
The main duties of this position are to provide data support for the following programs:
- Federal ESEA Title IA – Improving Basic Education
- Federal ESEA Title IIA – Teacher Quality
- Federal McKinney-Vento Act
- State-required Physical Education collections
Minimum Qualifications (Need to have):
A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and three years experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the three years must have included coordinating complex research projects.
OR
Five years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the five years must have included coordinating complex research projects.
In addition to the above requirements, some positions require one or more of the following:
- Experience in using trends such as social, economic, or industrial to do analytical research
- Experience using advanced statistical or quantitative analysis computer applications
- College-level course work in advanced statistics or quantitative analysis that includes such methods as multiple regression, factor analysis, analysis of variances, and discriminant analysis
Desired Attributes (Nice to have):
Candidates who are the most competitive will possess a compelling combination of the following background, skills, and experience:
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, SQL, and with statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, R or a similar product. Experience with Tableau is beneficial.
- Strong project management skills and experience scoping and directing large scale projects and/or project tasks.
- Ability to take broad concepts and convert them to guidance or policy and direction.
- Experience in oral presentations and presentation software.
- Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and multiple modes of data presentation to communicate to diverse audiences.
- Knowledge and experience with culturally responsive and equitable evaluation methods.
- Ability to solicit and value diverse viewpoints.
- Ability to collaboratively work across the agency, and with state government, school districts, and public schools.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
Why us:
At ODE, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners, and school leaders. Our team members share and educate with passion for equitable practices and sustainable development for leaders across Oregon. We maintain a constant learning and growing mentality to strive for optimum innovation and consistently applied equity practices.
Our amazing benefits include:
- Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year
- 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month
- Progressive vacation leave accrual and increases every 5 years.
- In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.
- If you currently work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer in your sick leave balance!
To apply:
Your cover letter and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the position.
- Upload a resume and cover letter.
- In your cover letter, please include your qualifications relating to any of the desired attributes mentioned for this position (limit to no more than 2 pages).
- Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
- External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter.
- Internal Applicants: Apply via your employee Workday account.
Additional Information:
- Salary Range: The range listed is the non-PERS salary range. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS.
- Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.
- The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date.
- Communication: Please monitor your Workday account, as communication will be sent to your Workday account.
- Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
The Department of Education is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Department strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve.
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