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Description
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentuckys public schools and districts as they implement the states P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.
The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
The Division of School Data Services manages statewide enterprise education data systems and data governance, ensuring accurate, integrated data to support decision-making and legislatively required reporting for KDE, schools, districts, parents, and the public.
Our Mission
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
Our Core Values
Equity Achievement Collaboration Integrity
The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking and dependable Data Analyst to join our dedicated team. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
Perform data analysis and research. Use data-oriented programming languages and tools to collect, query, analyze, and report on data. Perform data analysis tasks and follow established standard procedures to assist in developing files based on file specifications. Conduct data analysis and research, interpreting results to assist in developing consistent repeatable methods aimed at improving reporting efficiencies. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address their data-related needs. Develop functional requirements documentation to transform raw data into reports and files that meet request requirements. Conduct thorough testing of data to ensure its accuracy and relevance. Participate in developing methods to mitigate data issues and deploy corrective measures for data collection and reporting to help school districts. Proficiently utilize Microsoft Excel and SQL to test and compare data results. This includes creating and executing test cases, validating data accuracy, identifying discrepancies, and generating reports to sum findings. Ensure data integrity and consistency by applying various Excel functions and tools. Provide updates and report on the status of outstanding tasks as requested. Assist in maintaining data- related documentation and libraries in SharePoint. Prioritize assignments effectively and escalate issues to the team leader and supervisor when necessary. Ensure compliance with data security protocols and best practices, including adherence to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits And Perks
Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays Overtime and compensatory time Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account Life insurance Retirement Wellness incentives program Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K) A collaborative and innovative work environment. Flexible work schedules Employee resource groups Employee recognition
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check. Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR a graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in information technology (IT) or related field OR certification in an IT-related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Two years of professional experience in IT data analysis.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
A master's degree in computer science will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Two years of additional related experience in IT data analysis will substitute for the education requirement.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting. May require minimal travel.
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Data Analyst
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Commonwealth of Kentucky Join to apply for the
Data Analyst
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Commonwealth of Kentucky Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range
This range is provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
Description
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentuckys public schools and districts as they implement the states P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.
The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
The Division of School Data Services manages statewide enterprise education data systems and data governance, ensuring accurate, integrated data to support decision-making and legislatively required reporting for KDE, schools, districts, parents, and the public.
Our Mission
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
Our Core Values
Equity Achievement Collaboration Integrity
The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking and dependable Data Analyst to join our dedicated team. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
Perform data analysis and research. Use data-oriented programming languages and tools to collect, query, analyze, and report on data. Perform data analysis tasks and follow established standard procedures to assist in developing files based on file specifications. Conduct data analysis and research, interpreting results to assist in developing consistent repeatable methods aimed at improving reporting efficiencies. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address their data-related needs. Develop functional requirements documentation to transform raw data into reports and files that meet request requirements. Conduct thorough testing of data to ensure its accuracy and relevance. Participate in developing methods to mitigate data issues and deploy corrective measures for data collection and reporting to help school districts. Proficiently utilize Microsoft Excel and SQL to test and compare data results. This includes creating and executing test cases, validating data accuracy, identifying discrepancies, and generating reports to sum findings. Ensure data integrity and consistency by applying various Excel functions and tools. Provide updates and report on the status of outstanding tasks as requested. Assist in maintaining data- related documentation and libraries in SharePoint. Prioritize assignments effectively and escalate issues to the team leader and supervisor when necessary. Ensure compliance with data security protocols and best practices, including adherence to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits And Perks
Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays Overtime and compensatory time Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account Life insurance Retirement Wellness incentives program Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K) A collaborative and innovative work environment. Flexible work schedules Employee resource groups Employee recognition
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check. Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR a graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in information technology (IT) or related field OR certification in an IT-related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Two years of professional experience in IT data analysis.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
A master's degree in computer science will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Two years of additional related experience in IT data analysis will substitute for the education requirement.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting. May require minimal travel.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Information Technology Industries
Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Commonwealth of Kentucky by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Data Analyst roles.
Greater Lexington Area $72,405.00-$119,496.00 3 days ago Lexington, KY $72,405.00-$119,496.00 11 hours ago Lexington, KY $140,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week ago Institutional Effectiveness Specialist III
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Greater Lexington Area $62,400.00-$111,634.00 3 days ago Internship - Information Technology Engineer
Lexington, KY $62,400.00-$111,634.00 4 days ago Lexington, KY $107,028.00-$250,446.00 2 months ago Lexington, KY $71,610.00-$117,645.00 2 weeks ago Frankfort, KY $84,080.00-$126,120.00 3 weeks ago Lexington, KY $71,610.00-$117,645.00 1 week ago Greater Lexington Area $43,805.00-$70,075.00 9 hours ago Lexington, KY $113,000.00-$267,500.00 2 weeks ago Georgetown, KY $70,000.00-$80,000.00 1 week ago Frankfort, KY $60,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks ago Principal Machine Learning Data Scientist, Gen AI
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