Decision Support Specialist I - Data Governance and Analysis Branch, 601229 (2026-03614)

Under the general supervision of the Institutional Analyst III of the Data Governance & Analysis Branch, Office of Strategy, Innovation, and Performance, the Decision Support Specialist I:

1. Longitudinal Data Solutions Management a. As assigned, works with user and stakeholders including DOE Leadership, Principals, Teachers, selected school staff, and team members in the branch to assist in determining overall requirements and specific functional needs of the data warehouse. Also assists in defining and establishing the Department’s capabilities for acquisition, storage and display/visualization of longitudinal data in general. b. Supports the development of the overall data warehouse architecture encompassing business intelligence and data warehousing from both the technical and educational processes perspectives. c. Collaborates and develops processes, data and analytical standards and strategies for defining solutions. d. Coordinates the documentation of existing data architectures, processing flows, and systems. e. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates business intelligence solutions technology and tools.

2. Project Management a. Assists in the preparation of project plans for developing, designing, and updating a statewide data warehouse. b. Determines project resource requirements, develops timelines and tasks schedules. c. Ensures issues are identical, tracked, reported on, and resolved in a timely matter. d. Monitors project performance and identifies variances from the project management plan. e. Initiates and manages the annual data warehouse user access verification compliance process.

3. Quality Assurance Testing a. Develops and executes quality control test sceneries. b. Performs and supports the testing and inspection of system modules against requirements and specifications to ensure satisfactory completion.

4. End User Training a. Serves as a member of the end-user training cadre focusing on analytical solutions issues. b. Assists in oversight and/or preparation of systems operations and user documentation.

5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with specialization in management information sciences.

Desired Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of responsible professional work experience in management information systems, systems analysis, and/or computer programming.

Desired Experience: Professional work experience in data analysis and visualization, data management, and implementing business processes and/or education related data analysis.

Combined Training and Experience: An equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in a education program, agency or system.

Knowledge: Business statistics, computer-based information systems; programming application systems; computer and data systems; information systems in organizations; information systems analysis and design.

Desired Knowledge : Data analytics and visualization tools; data governance; business process engineering; business intelligence; data warehousing; analytical modeling; analytical framework development.

Ability to: Perform various assignments in student information collection, dissemination and training activities; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; learn laws, rules, regulations, and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment.

Desired Ability to: Ability to coordinate the technical, logical, physical and access requirements of a business intelligence solution; perform project management tasks.

SALARY RANGE: EOSR-6, $110,129 to $155,896.

Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

All others will be placed on the first step of $110,129.

WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.

POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.