Principal Consultant – Data Analyst (Principal Consultant #1686)

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Position:Principal Consultant – Data Analyst (Principal Consultant #1686)Inventory#:1686Location:Springfield or ChicagoUnion:IFSOEDepartment:Data Strategies & AnalyticsAnticipated Starting Salary Range:$57,461 – $72,614Full Salary Range:$57,461 – $97,790Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Posted Date:June 25, 2024Closing Date:Open Until FilledReporting to the Supervisor, develops data collection, cleaning, and compilation processes; writes reports; develops presentations; and supports the data analysis needs of assigned program departments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the data collection and data and/or analysis request needs of assigned program departments by completing the data collection agenda for the assigned departments. May include designing data collection processes and compiling data from databases.
• Supports the data reporting needs of assigned program departments by completing the data reporting agenda for the assigned departments. May include writing reports, presentations and other data analysis summaries.
• Serves as a data steward for assigned departments, working with Information Technology and program staff to ensure data for the assigned departments are complete and of high quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (examples include Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Economics) or quantitative coursework, or, an Associate’s degree in a technical field plus two years of professional experience related to the duties of this position. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Experience compiling and cleaning data from databases using SQL, SAS, R, or Python.
• Experience writing reports and developing presentations describing the results of data analysis and/or experience with descriptive statistics.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAS/R/other data management application.
• Ability to identify issues with data completeness and quality.
• Superior writing skills and strong visual communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Creativity and ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Experience developing quantitative projection models.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS or other mapping software.
• Knowledge of any of the following areas: early childhood education, special education, English language learning, teacher and leader effectiveness, assessment, accountability, demographics, post secondary readiness, gifted and talented, or school performance.

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.

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Position:Principal Consultant – Data Analyst (Principal Consultant #1686)Inventory#:1686Location:Springfield or ChicagoUnion:IFSOEDepartment:Data Strategies & AnalyticsAnticipated Starting Salary Range:$57,461 – $72,614Full Salary Range:$57,461 – $97,790Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Posted Date:June 25, 2024Closing Date:Open Until Filled

Reporting to the Supervisor, develops data collection, cleaning, and compilation processes; writes reports; develops presentations; and supports the data analysis needs of assigned program departments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the data collection and data and/or analysis request needs of assigned program departments by completing the data collection agenda for the assigned departments. May include designing data collection processes and compiling data from databases.
• Supports the data reporting needs of assigned program departments by completing the data reporting agenda for the assigned departments. May include writing reports, presentations and other data analysis summaries.
• Serves as a data steward for assigned departments, working with Information Technology and program staff to ensure data for the assigned departments are complete and of high quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (examples include Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Economics) or quantitative coursework, or, an Associate’s degree in a technical field plus two years of professional experience related to the duties of this position. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Experience compiling and cleaning data from databases using SQL, SAS, R, or Python.
• Experience writing reports and developing presentations describing the results of data analysis and/or experience with descriptive statistics.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAS/R/other data management application.
• Ability to identify issues with data completeness and quality.
• Superior writing skills and strong visual communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Creativity and ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Experience developing quantitative projection models.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS or other mapping software.
• Knowledge of any of the following areas: early childhood education, special education, English language learning, teacher and leader effectiveness, assessment, accountability, demographics, post secondary readiness, gifted and talented, or school performance.

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.

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