Data Scientist

Data Scientist  (240009XQ) 

Organization

: Education and WorkforceAgency Contact Name and Information: morgan.webb@education.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

: Oct 17, 2024, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

: Ohio Department of Education 25 South Front Street  Columbus 43215-4104

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $35.74 - $51.03

Schedule

: Full-timeWork Hours: 40 hours per weekClassified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: Exempt from Union 

Primary Job Skill

: Data AnalyticsTechnical Skills: Data AnalyticsProfessional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Consultation, Interpreting DataPrimary Technology: Not Applicable Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

Job Description

Assists assigned program office staff to develop, publish and enforce policies, procedures and guidelines for administration of Data Collection, Reporting and Analysis Systems: 

• Assists with ensuring policies and guidelines align with the Office’s and the Department’s long term goals and strategies;
• Assists in the design, development and maintenance of the data dictionary;
• Develops standards for new and existing data (e.g., complete and accurate definitions) consistent with state and federal legislation;
• Gathers requirements to determine changes (e.g., data elements, data options, file layouts, definitions, business rules) for ODE data systems as needed;
• Ensures adherence to documentation criteria for reports and derived data.

  

Collaborates with assigned program office staff in developing new data elements and definitions to ensure database administration standards for database models and metadata are followed:

• Provides input and subject matter expertise in design and development of databases for assigned program office;
• Assists in developing and maintaining archive policies for data elements and documentation;
• Provides technical assistance to office and school district staff to ensure appropriate collection and use of data;
• Assists other information technology professionals.

 

Serves as the data manager for assigned program office:

• Provides the input from assigned program office during the development of enterprise-wide and federal information strategies;
• Conducts research and assists with resolution of complex data issues;
• Provides access to data with context for decision making;
• Analyzes data and prepares reports for performance measurement;
• Assists staff with data access and manipulation.  

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The  State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications

72 mos. exp. or trg. data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.

-Or completion of associate core program in data analytics, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 54 mos. exp. or trg. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in data analytics, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 48 mos. exp. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.

-Or completion of graduate core program in data analytics, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 36 mos. exp. or trg. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as a Senior Data Analytics Specialist, 66932.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skill: Data Analytics

Supplemental Information

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.  Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Assistant Chief of Human Resources in the Office of Human Resources.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.