Education Data Analyst I - Limited Service

Overview

Education Data Analysts at the Vermont Agency of Education (AOE) are responsible for work that includes data collection, cleaning, analysis, and reporting at a professional level. This role's work will be under the Preschool Development Grant and will focus on Early Learning Data. Data this series works with are frequently of a confidential and sensitive nature. Work is performed within a supportive team environment, under the direction of a supervisor, Division Director, or other figure in management.

Examples Of Work

• Using Master student, educator, and organization data sets to update systems and data user files.
• Working in a team environment to communicate statistical insight into data products for end users.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Working in a team environment to set team priorities and goals which are in alignment with Division strategic goals.
• Investigating and testing bugs on all Data team environments.
• Participating in the development and operationalization of scalable data quality checks and disseminating them to stakeholders.
• Playing a supportive role in the writing of Legislative Reports and other professional communications around data.
• Participating in the collection, data quality processes, management, and use of education-related data.
• Using a shared workflow tracking system (e.g. MS Azure DevOPs) to document and share standard operating procedures on projects (e.g. creation and use of work items and wikis).
• Participating in the creation of internally and externally facing data products, such as data collection mechanisms like surveys or forms, reports, and dashboards that display required data reporting elements.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• With supervision and in collaboration with other team members, exercise ability to write scripts and perform data review necessary for data quality and assurance work.
• Ability to participate in team development of business rules, information needs, and standard operating procedures.
• Be able to contribute meaningful data analysis to the development of reporting products and data deliverables.
• With guidance, capacity to develop reporting products and analyses.
• Ability to process confidential data and information according to guidelines.
• Be capable of participating in team preparation and facilitation of data meetings and work, which may include cross team and or cross divisional staff membership.
• Knowledge of data science fundamentals such as data acquisition from primary or secondary data sources, maintenance of databases/data systems, filtering and "cleaning" data by reviewing data quality products (e.g. reports, statistical process controls, performance indicators, etc.) to locate and correct data and or code problems

Who May Apply

This position,Education Data Analyst I (Job Requisition #48106), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized through 12/20/2025. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact David Kelley at [email protected].

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Normal office working conditions generally prevail, with remote work conditions a possibility for this role if approved by the Division Director. Incumbent must be able to interact, work, and deal with Agency staff, educators, state, federal, and local officials, and the general public. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in social science, mathematics, statistics, data science or related field.

OR

Two (2) years or more at a professional level in quantitative analysis, statistics, data analysis, data science, or program evaluation.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 80% State paid medical premium
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Low cost group life insurance

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.