Early Childhood Data and Research Analyst

Title: Early Childhood Data and Research Analyst

State Role Title: Education Coordinator I

Hiring Range: Up to $85,000/annually

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: VDOE James Monroe Building

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of Early Childhood Analytics and Technology is seeking a qualified candidate to increase data capacity and provide research and analytic support for the essential operations of the Division of Early Childhood Care and Education, and Virginia’s statewide goal of supporting a unified birth-to-five early childhood system. This position will work on various data analysis and research projects to support the administration of public ECCE programs, data systems development, data collection, and other key Division initiatives. This position will use analytic and data visualization software to clean, retrieve, and transform data, create tables and figures for report and presentations, and gain insights from large datasets across various statewide databases, state agencies, and partner organizations to support an early childhood system that expands quality and access to early childhood programs. This position will interpret and complete data analysis to support the strategic goals of the Division of Early Childhood Care and Education and the Commonwealth.

Minimum Qualifications

▪ Experience building, analyzing, merging, and working with multiple datasets and databases that measure different elements at varying levels (i.e., child data, classroom data, etc.) in support of systemic continuous improvement.
▪ Demonstrated ability to clean large datasets efficiently and effectively.
▪ Demonstrated ability to synthesize and make sense of large sets of data and to identify unique and meaningful insights for general and targeted audiences.
▪ Experience interpreting data analysis or data trends in an early childhood, education, or public sector context.
▪ Experience in data visualization.
▪ Experience in systematically evaluating datasets for errors and implementing corrections efficiently.
▪ Experience producing recommendations related to data analysis, data coordination and data management is preferred.
▪ Skill in preparing and maintaining spreadsheets related to project management and grant oversight,
▪ Familiarity with early childhood programs and best practices is preferred
▪ Ability to manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines and to work collaboratively in a team situation,
▪ Ability to understand SQL
▪ Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and online data collection systems.

Additional Considerations

▪ Graduation from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Degree in education, human development, data analytics, information technology, statistics or related area preferred.
▪ Demonstrated experience with SQL is preferred.
▪ Experience in R, SQL, Tableau, analytics, research, and statistics preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs.cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and the VDOE that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resoures

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@doe.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.