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# DATA ANALYST

- **Company:** State of Illinois
- **Location:** Springfield, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $55,500 - $65,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Power BI, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Stata, Visual Analytics, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Data Management
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://illinois.jobs2web.com/talentcommunity/apply/1447939700/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in education, social science, or a related field with a minimum of two courses in statistics
 * Two years of educational and/or other research experience, * Master's degree in information technology, mathematics, education, social science, or a closely related field.
 * At least two years' experience at a state education agency or institution of higher education.
 * Proficiency in computer programming languages including SQL, SAS, and/or Stata as well as Microsoft Excel.
 * Familiarity with survey software such as JotForm.
 * Experience with visual analytics and business intelligence software such as PowerBI.
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills.

## Description

The Data Analyst supports the Illinois Community College Board's decision-making by collecting, analyzing, validating, and reporting data related to education, workforce, grant, and other assigned programs. The position develops reliable data products and dashboards; supports required state, federal, and grant reporting; and collaborates with internal staff and external partners to improve data quality, consistency, and use., Data Analysis and Reporting

 * Develop reports, analyses, data extracts, dashboards, and other data products that support program administration, strategic planning, performance monitoring, and decision-making.
 * Respond to internal and external data requests by identifying appropriate sources, extracting and analyzing data, and presenting results in a clear, timely, and useful format.
 * Translate data into understandable findings, visualizations, and presentations for varied audiences.
 * Support research, evaluation, and data-related workshops, meetings, and conferences as assigned.

Data Quality and Governance

 * Validate data for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and reliability; identify data-quality concerns and work with appropriate parties to resolve them.
 * Monitor data inputs, outputs, and reporting processes to support accurate and timely collection of unit-record and other required data.
 * Maintain current documentation for data projects, data definitions, processes, reports, extracts, and dashboards.
 * Assist with the development or revision of data-submission layouts, data-collection instruments, reporting manuals, and related guidance.

Compliance and Program Reporting

 * Prepare data extracts and reports required for state, federal, grant, and other mandated reporting.
 * Support reporting and accountability requirements for assigned programs, including monitoring applicable data-collection and reporting timelines.
 * Assist with credit, noncredit, survey, and other data-collection processes as assigned.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Support

 * Partner with internal staff, institutional research personnel, information technology staff, and external data submitters to promote valid, consistent, and reliable data.
 * Participate in data, accountability, institutional research, and cross-agency workgroups or committees as assigned.
 * Support interagency data-linkage and longitudinal-data initiatives as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

 * Perform other duties as assigned, which may include occasional travel.