Senior Data Analyst, Perkins Reporting

Senior Data Analyst, Perkins Reporting - Administrative Staff and unclassified pursuant to §124.11 (A) (30) and §3333.03 of the Revised Code. Serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor and in a fiduciary capacity to the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). Reports to the Director of Data Management & Analysis. This position will spend 70% of working time focused on Postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) data processes and reporting.

Job Duties

• Uses SQL, Python, and R to extract, clean, merge, and validate HEI and non‑HEI datasets for the purposes of Postsecondary CTE processes.

• Serves as technical lead for data area procedures and policies for CTE related programming to career center staff, campus staff, ODHE staff, and public at-large.

• Develops reproducible scripts, automated processes, and documentation to support ongoing state and federal reporting.

• Conducts research and analyzes data from HEI and national higher education data sources using SQL, Python, or R.

• Analyzes and reviews data to identify data reporting issues and to ensure data reliability and validity for queries, reports, publications, and other Postsecondary CTE purposes.

• Responds to routine internal and external data requests using relational database and other data tools appropriate for generating reports.

• Represents ODHE to deliver speeches and presentations at meetings/conferences.

• Participates in development and revision of CTE program policies and procedures related to data management.

• Other duties as assigned.

This position reports to the agency headquarters located in downtown Columbus, Ohio five (5) days a week.

Selected applicants may be asked to complete an exercise to demonstrate ability to complete duties outlined above.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Advanced use of SQL and at least one other scripting language.
• Experience with making presentations and leading discussions.
• Solid customer service skills and teamwork experience are essential.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to organize and express ideas concisely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or two years' experience in a postsecondary, higher education setting.

• Knowledge and professional work experience in career-technical education systems.