Business Intelligence Strategist

Initial Posting Date:

12/20/2024

Application Deadline:

12/29/2024

Agency:

Oregon Department of Education

Salary Range:

$5,747 - $8,831

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Business Intelligence Strategist

Job Description:

Position Title: Business Intelligence Strategist
Classification: Operations & Policy Analyst 3
Salary: $5,747 - $8,831 ($6,146 - $9,447 PERS)
Representation: SEIU
Position Type: Permanent
Time Type: Full Time

Are you looking for a chance to shape something from the ground up? We are seeking a Business Intelligence Strategist to join a brand-new unit in our Office of Finance and Information Technology team at the Oregon Department of Education. This is a permanent position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). If you're ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving space and play a key role in a transformative initiative, we want to hear from you!

This role is a hybrid of remote work and will need to report to the office when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. Remote work is embraced to the fullest extent possible without interfering with business.

Note: Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the compensation plan for this position will be adjusted to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 6.55%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

About Us:

The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, and equitable education system.

The Office of Finance and Information Technology’s (OFIT’s) primary service is to provide timely and reliable fiscal, administrative, and information technology services. The work is designed to ensure that all agency services adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, while seeking solutions focused on the needs of Oregon's children. OFIT contributes to an infrastructure that allows ODE staff to focus on the core mission of leadership, accountability, and school improvement.

 

What You Will Do!
The primary role of the Business Intelligence Strategist is to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of data-driven strategies, business intelligence systems, and data validation processes that enhance decision-making across the agency. The BI Strategist will achieve this objective by providing consultative advice on administrative, policy, programmatic and management aspects of agency operations. 

In this position you are responsible for designing, managing, and evaluating BI tools, dashboards, data validation protocols, and analytics that provide actionable insights for program and policy development. The BI Strategist plays a critical role in ensuring data transparency, accuracy, integrity, and accessibility, supporting both internal operational needs and external reporting requirements.

Additionally, this position will develop long-range plans, goals, objectives, and milestones pertaining to the Fiscal Transparency Unit’s transparency and operational goals and ODE’s implementation of data transparency. This position is also responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the agency’s BI system throughout the agency. 

Typical Duties Include: 

Project Management 

• Develop and oversee BI projects, including data validation initiatives, defining project scope, budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure successful implementation. 

• Manage project teams, including those focused on data validation, monitoring progress, and assessing risks and mitigation strategies for all BI-related and data validation projects. 

 

Operational Research and Evaluation 

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of programs, services, systems, and data validation processes to identify opportunities for improvement, collaboration with other ODE offices and external partners, and potential conflicts. 

• Develop new methodologies and criteria to measure the effectiveness of business intelligence (BI) initiatives, guiding the agency in program operations, decision-making, and data integrity

 

Policy Analysis 

• Collaborate with internal departments such as RADAR, School Finance, and others to ensure cohesion at the ODE level and external stakeholders such as legislatures, districts, and the general public to address and guide policy related to data governance, data validation standards, and BI processes. 

• Analyze emerging trends in BI, research legislative and operational policies, and propose adjustments or new legislative efforts to support evolving agency needs, with a focus on maintaining the accuracy and integrity of validated data

 

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Minimum Qualifications (Need to Have)

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

 

OR;

 

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, Data Science, Statistics and/or Information Systems.

  

Desired Attributes (Nice to Have):

• Experience working with data warehouses, data lakes, and relational databases.Understanding of data modeling concepts, ETL processes, and data integration across multiple systems. 

• Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, or other query and scripting tools to manipulate and analyze data. Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google BigQuery) and emerging BI technologies

• Demonstrated commitment to system change that accelerates opportunities by removing barriers for students in our K-12 system who are and have been historically underserved. 

• Ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Highly effective and well-developed interpersonal skills and self-awareness. The ability to manage situations and tailor approach to the individual's skills, needs and performance. Demonstrated ability to see the importance of role modeling. The ability to coach and co-create shared vision. 

• Ability to collaborate across multiple systems (i.e. national, state, local, school districts, SEAs, etc.) and work together to streamline services across multiple communities and programs. Ability to navigate complex socio-political contexts and solicit and value diverse viewpoints. 

• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic organizational goals, plans and policies. Experience analyzing complex and sensitive issues and situations, identifying alternative solutions, and forecasting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of strategic organizational goals, plans and policies. 

• Budget planning and preparation including forecasting and establishing budget projections associated with revenue streams. Strong knowledge of the principles and process of budgeting and financial management as it relates to operational management and program delivery. Understanding of state and federal funding processes

• Advanced expertise in business analysis and data visualization, with a strong ability to translate complex data into actionable insights through interactive dashboards and reports, driving strategic decision-making and business performance.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of the attributes listed.  

 

Why Us?

At ODE, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners, and school leaders. Our team members share and educate with passion for equitable practices and sustainable development for leaders across Oregon. We maintain a constant learning and growing mentality to strive for optimum innovation and consistently applied equity practices.

 Our Amazing Benefits Include:

• Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost

• Paid days off –

  • o   11 paid holidays per year

  • o   3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year

  • o   8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month

  • o   Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years

• In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.

• Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.

• If you currently work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer your sick leave balance!

 

If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!

 

To Apply:

Your cover letter and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the position. 

• Upload a resume and cover letter.

• In your cover letter, please include your qualifications relating to any of the desired attributes mentioned for this position (limit to no more than 2 pages).  Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/Cover Letter field on the online application. Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in the disqualification of your application.

• In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes and minimum qualifications listed under the “What we are looking for” section above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure the attributes and minimum qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your resume and cover letter.

• Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.

• External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter. Please make sure to attach all required documents in the section titled Resume/Cover Letter.

• Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account.

 

Please contact ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov if you have any questions on the application process.

Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our ODE Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!

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 Additional Information:

•  Salary Range: The range listed is the Non-PERS salary range. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS.

• Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submission. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

• Communication: Please monitor your Workday account, as communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.

• Background Check: This position requires successfully passing a criminal record check, which may require a fingerprint-based records check and/or credit history check, as a condition of employment.

• If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact us at ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.

• Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference.  For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.  You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

• Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Department of Education is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3)  for employment verification. 

 

Helpful Links and Contact Information:

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• Understanding the State Application Process

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• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

• For additional information, you may contact us by email at ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov.

 

The Department of Education is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Department strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

 

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