Data Specialist
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE):
The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:
- Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student
- Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators
- Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,200. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Role Overview:
The Office of Special Education Data Specialist promotes the integrity and accuracy of data reporting between IDOE and local school districts by providing technical assistance and support to data managers in local school districts. The OSE Data Specialist supports monitoring and fiscal teams to provide technical assistance and training to local schools to help them meet academic goals. The OSE Data Specialist maintains constant communication with school corporation staff and external stakeholders to facilitate interstate and intrastate coordination and to ensure academic integrity. The OSE Data Specialist serves as a technical resource for issues related to students with disabilities). This position collaborates with other Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) divisions to provide advocacy and guidance on how students with disabilities are impacted and best supported in their respective work.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are:
- Create guidance to customers for research and data support.
- Guide others to use data and evidence-based methodologies in decision-making, developing goals, and planning.
- Support and encourage integration of best practices into state data management processes and systems.
- Meet regularly with accountability partners to seek feedback, advice, and information on best practices.
- Monitor national, state, and local trends related to policies and best practices for target student populations.
- Review assessment and key indicators to ensure that data is clear and actionable.
- Work with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to determine the root causes that led to noncompliance findings and then develop corrective action plans.
- Conduct on-site and virtual visits to LEAs as necessary for federal monitoring and technical assistance.
- Establish systems to organize and display school district and state-level data for use in risk assessments, distinguished school awards, and other IDOE data initiatives.
- Collaborate with IDOE teams and vendors to support statewide data projects and reporting.
- Communicate data collection processes and best practices to schools via printed, electronic, and digital platforms.
- Monitor and analyze school and district performance data for the impact of policies, programs, and student performance.
- Conduct statistical analysis to identify data trends and then use graphs, reports, and presentations for department leadership.
- Lead the aggregate data team as written into department contracts.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Academic credentials:
- A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in a related field of study or expertise, OR
- 6+ years of experience in a related field of expertise.
Additional requirements.
- Specialized knowledge in educational systems obtained through experience and/or education
- Specialized knowledge of education programs and services including pertinent rules and regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
- Ability to develop and implement new processes and approaches and discern any far-reaching implications.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
