Associate Director of Information and Strategic Analysis - Data Analytics Specialist 2

Full Job Description

Are you searching for a role in which you can join a team of higher education policy experts working to develop and utilize new data systems and visualizations to inform policymaking and communicate the value of higher education?

Apply for this Associate Director of Information and Strategic Analysis position with the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) and join the committed staff of SBHE as we develop the information, analysis and tools needed to support the Board’s efforts to strengthen and coordinate Pennsylvania's higher education sector.

Requirements

In this Associate Director of Information and Strategic Analysis position, you will support SBHE’s external engagement and internal analytic capacity relating to higher education policy and supporting data needs.

You will create reports and analyses in response to stakeholder requests, create data analysis tools and visualizations accessible to a broad range of stakeholders, and communicate the value of the sector and its contributions to the common good.

This position also includes liaising with executive and cabinet-level staff at higher education institutions, professional associations, and government agencies and officials, as well as other higher education workforce and economic development organizations, members of the public.

Specific tasks may include testifying at public hearings, presenting at state and national meetings and conferences, and leading small and large group meetings to discuss research and related policy.

Our team will rely on your expertise in the field of higher education, understanding of the nuances and diversity of the complex higher education landscape, and professional quantitative analytical experience to not only assemble and analyze large-scale data but also interpret and communicate findings to diverse external stakeholders.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Other Requirements:

How to Apply:

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.