Education Research Analyst 1, 2, Or 3(Aaa)

Job Focus Area:
The Division of Assessments, Accountability, and Analytics leads the collection, analysis, and strategic use of data to inform decision making at all levels of birth-12 leadership to drive student success. If we believe that all students can achieve, then we must measure their progress to ensure they remain on track for the next grade level and, ultimately for college and professional careers. This Education Research Analyst position is located within the Office of Assessments, Accountability and Analytics - Data Systems and System Users section. The ERA will engage in advanced research, evaluation, and data analysis projects that influence the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) policy, initiatives, and strategic planning as well as support the LDOE systems data collection and data consolidation activities required for educational planning. This includes oversight and management of multiple LDOE Statewide
systems and assists with application enhancements and modifications to their given systems, communication and training with all of the Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and associated contacts, and ensuring that the data is as error free and correct as is possible
once a system collection closes. This position provides highly technical assistance and advice to LDOE staff and LEAs regarding relevant data and data submissions. This position also acts as a Departmental data representative, as necessary, through written and oral communications.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Education Research Analyst 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Education Research Analyst 2
Special Entrance Rate - $4,562 monthly or $54,735 annually.
The maximum monthly salary for the ERA 2 is $6,549.
The maximum annual salary for the ERA 2 is $78,582.

Education Research Analyst 3
Special Entrance Rate - $5,222 monthly or $62,660 annually.
The maximum monthly salary for the ERA 3 is $7,497.
The maximum annual salary for the ERA 3 is $89,960.

Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL Programming), Statistical Analysis System (SAS Programming), Access, as well as have experience in data analysis and dashboard development.

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Research Analyst series has an established special entrance rate (SER) that is set above the minimum of the pay range and the advertised minimum. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
One position is available and depending on the funding, this position may be filled as a job, appointment, a probationary new hire, by promotion of any permanent classified state employee OR promotion of a permanent classified employee of the Department of Education, Special School District, or the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.

To be considered for this position, you are encouraged to attach a copy of your college transcript(s) to your online application, fax to the Department of Education (DOE) Human Resources Office at 225-342-1499 or mail to the DOE Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804 by the closing date of this announcement.
This is Announcement #50523382.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
The State of Louisiana only accepts online applications. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computer access is available at your local library, at local Louisiana Workforce Commission Business Career Solutions Centers, and at our Baton Rouge Information and Testing Office at 5825 Florida Boulevard, Room 1070, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. If you require an ADA accommodation, please contact our office at (225) 925-1911 or Toll Free: (866) 783-5462 during business hours for additional assistance.

(Please note: Libraries and LWC centers cannot provide in-depth assistance to applicants with limited computer skills; therefore, we suggest that such applicants have someone with computer proficiency accompany them to these facilities to assist with the computer application process. Also, no State Civil Service employees are housed at the libraries or LWC centers to answer specific questions about the hiring process. Such questions should be directed to our Baton Rouge Information and Testing Office at the phone numbers above or by visiting the office on Florida Blvd. where assistance is available. Information is also provided on our job seeker website at www.jobs.la.gov).

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
(225) 342-3439 Function of Work:
To provide a strategic level of professional research work within the Department of Education.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from a higher-level Education Research Analyst or higher level education job title.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
Department of Education.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from all other Education Research Analyst positions by performing duties at the entry level.
Differs from all other education job titles by the emphasis being on research work within the agency rather than educational programs.Assists senior researchers and/or administrators in order to design, pilot, and/or implement data collections, including such specialized activities as (a) designing sampling schemes, developing/piloting survey instruments, and inputting data to PC or mainframe; (b) analyzing data sets using various statistical software packages, relational or spreadsheet programs; and/or © using qualitative methods to gather and analyze data from observations, focus groups, interviews, and/or other text materials using qualitative software packages.
Under the direction of a senior researcher or administrator, uses original or secondary research to draft research reports for a variety of audiences, including education policy makers and practitioners at the state or local levels; news media; and/or members of the general public.
Presents findings from original research at professional meetings or other functions as assigned.
Works under the direction of a higher level Education Research Analyst or a program administrator in creating and/or managing data sets and databases in accordance with data collection and management procedures set by the Department.
Reviews and verifies data collected by the Department for validity and accuracy, using a variety of analytical and statistical methods.
Assists educators and members of the general public at the school, district and/or state levels in collecting and/or interpreting education data for school improvement and/or other education decision-making purposes
Prepares technical reports on the relationships of various indicators using statistical techniques such as ANOVA, ANCOVA, regression factor analysis, and other emergent methodologies in educational statistics.Employment Type: Classified