Posting number: LDOE50384339-082126EL-AAA
Department: Education-State Activities
Job classification: EDUCATION RESEARCH ANALYST 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Social Services, Education, Miscellaneous
Office of Assessment, Accountability, and Analytics
Job Focus Area
At the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), our mission is to ensure every child is on track to a college degree, a professional career, or a life of success. The LDOE is committed to providing every child with the opportunities they need to graduate high school ready to succeed in a career, college, or service. As part of this mission, the Department is responsible for a range of services including policy and regulations, funding, school oversight, research, and training.
We’re looking for an Education Research Analyst to lead efforts related to the psychometric and technical integrity of statewide assessment programs.
Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply:
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, practical experience with at least one of SAS, SQL, R, or Python, experience working with large datasets, and a strong commitment to data quality and accuracy.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
As an Education Research Analyst supporting statewide assessment programs, the employee will:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to report to the Baton Rouge office as requested. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Education Research Analyst 1/2/3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Work Schedule: Workdays are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Hourly: $26.32 – $40.45
Monthly: $4,561.27 – $7,011.00
Annually: $54,735.20 – $84,136.00
Hourly: $30.13 – $46.31
Monthly: $5,221.67 – $8,027.00
Annually: $62,660.00 – $96,325.00
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: Beginning at the Education Research Analyst 1 level, this series have a special entrance rate (SER) of $22.98/hour that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hireNo 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.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete
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 datesrelated to education and prior experience MUST be listed in the online application.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources
PO Box 96064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
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