DATA ANALYST SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

Position Number: 22152851 County: Pulaski Posting End Date: 11/2/2026 ADE Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.Position InformationJob Series: Data Analytics – CompetitiveClassification: Data Analyst Supervisor/ExpertClass Code: IDN02PPay Grade: IST09Salary Range: $88,455 - $144,321Job SummaryThe Data Analyst Supervisor/Expert plays a crucial leadership role in overseeing and managing the strategic use of data analysis across multiple projects within the State of Arkansas government. This position is responsible for supervising and mentoring a team of data analysts, setting strategic goals for data initiatives, and ensuring that data analysis meets the needs of various state agencies. The Data Analyst Supervisor/Expert must possess advanced data analysis skills, leadership capabilities, and an in-depth understanding of the state's data systems and infrastructure.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. Lead and supervise a team of data analysts, data scientists, and related staff, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness of data-driven projects. Design and implement data strategies to support complex government operations and policy decisions. Manage large-scale data analytics projects, ensuring the collection, analysis, and dissemination of high-quality data. Oversee the development of automated data collection processes, dashboards, and data visualization tools for state departments. Collaborate with other state agencies and external stakeholders to align data analytics efforts with state policy objectives. Develop and enforce data governance policies and standards to maintain the security and privacy of sensitive data. Provide expert-level consultation to agency leadership on data-driven decisions, reporting, and strategic planning. Conduct complex data analysis and statistical modeling to support decision-making at the highest levels of government. Train and mentor junior data analysts, fostering professional growth and ensuring the team stays up to date with the latest data technologies and techniques.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesData Domain Area: Education: K-12 Student Information and Early Childhood.Lead in the role of data analyst and/or, data scientist ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness ofdata-driven projects.Design and implement data strategies to support complex government operations and policydecisions.Manage large-scale data analytics projects, ensuring the collection, analysis, and disseminationof high-quality data.Oversee the development of automated data collection processes, dashboards, and datavisualization tools for state departments.Collaborate with other state agencies and external stakeholders to align data analytics efforts withstate policy objectivesDevelop and enforce data governance policies and standards to maintainthe security and privacy of sensitive data.Help maintain and update databases and data management systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.Assist in generating ad-hoc reports and queries based on agency needs. Participate in qualityassurance processes, identifying and resolving data inconsistencies and discrepancies.Help with data documentation and record-keeping to support data governance standards.Collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure data requirements are met.Monitor and resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 tickets for ADE mission-critical applications and educationinformation systems.Test QA applications (upcoming, and existing); report identified issues and collaborate with theteam to support their resolution.Create new Power BI dashboards and modify existing dashboards.Use SQL to create data extracts, reports, and application-related reporting.Collaborate with the team developing new or upcoming projects and maintaining existingprojects/applications.Knowledge and SkillsData analytics methodologies, statistical techniques, and advanced data modeling. Database management systems, data warehousing, and cloud-based data environments. Leadership and team management, with the ability to motivate and develop staff. Expertise in data analysis tools such as Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present data insights to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work effectively across teams and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously. Ability to interpret and translate data insights into actionable strategies for government operations.Tools and ExpertiseMicrosoft Azure DevOps.Microsoft .NET, C#, and SQL Server technologies.IBM Cognos Analytics.PowerCenter Informatica ETLs.Front-end: HTML, CSS, SCSS, Javascript, Vue, TypeScript, PrimeVue, Quasar, Nuxt, Node.jsBack-end: C#, SQL, and Web APIs, JSON, Entity Framework Core.Working Experience with Power Apps.Working Experience with Figma, Cava and /or MS VisioGoogle Analytics reporting.Create and modify web application user guidesMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field preferred. At least six years of experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced data analysis.Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.Licensure/CertificationsN/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.