provide consultation to the DDOE on connecting research and policy. This Strategic Data Partnership is designed to increase the DDOE’s capacity for research and analytics to advance and support the mission and vision of the DDOE across the Department’s numerous teams and workgroups.

This Associate Data Scientist position requires technical database programming and statistical analysis on specific data-analytic tasks and research projects related to current issues in K-16 policy in Delaware. Responsibilities include (a) ensuring reporting data on educators in the state is accurate, (b) supporting the development of data systems and collection processes, (c) providing support for analyses of complex and large-scale data from DDOE databases, and (d) additional analyses of K-16 data as indicators of educational processes and outcomes. Skills required include advanced techniques in applied data analysis and program evaluation, proficiency in data management and analysis platforms (e.g., R, SAS, SQL, STATA), and knowledge of statistics and quantitative and qualitative research methods.

This position will require period travel throughout the state of Delaware.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Co-manage statewide administrative and assessment databases.
• Lead analyses of state databases related to school staffing, student performance, and other education policy issues.
• Develop specific research questions related to current education policy issues.
• Conduct reviews of research literature related to education current policy issues and planned research projects.
• Develop analytic strategies for answering policy-related research questions.
• Conduct research and data analysis related to core policy initiatives.
• Design and implement data collection protocols (e.g., surveys, observations, assessments).
• Author or co-author research reports, analytic memos, policy briefs, fact sheets, legislative summaries, communication materials, and other research/policy documents.
• Assist DDOE senior staff in developing or refining education policy informed by research.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree required, Ph.D. preferred, in education, or related social science discipline, such as economics, statistics, psychometrics, public policy, sociology, psychology, etc.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis platforms (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS, STATA)
• Experience with relational database queries (e.g., SQL) preferred
• Proficiency or willingness to learn qualitative data analysis platforms (NVivo, Dedoose)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Project and process management skills
• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of communication technology platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, Twitter, etc.) preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong mathematics skills
• Strong work ethic and commitment to research and evidence-based policy

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

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provide consultation to the DDOE on connecting research and policy. This Strategic Data Partnership is designed to increase the DDOE’s capacity for research and analytics to advance and support the mission and vision of the DDOE across the Department’s numerous teams and workgroups.

This Associate Data Scientist position requires technical database programming and statistical analysis on specific data-analytic tasks and research projects related to current issues in K-16 policy in Delaware. Responsibilities include (a) ensuring reporting data on educators in the state is accurate, (b) supporting the development of data systems and collection processes, (c) providing support for analyses of complex and large-scale data from DDOE databases, and (d) additional analyses of K-16 data as indicators of educational processes and outcomes. Skills required include advanced techniques in applied data analysis and program evaluation, proficiency in data management and analysis platforms (e.g., R, SAS, SQL, STATA), and knowledge of statistics and quantitative and qualitative research methods.

This position will require period travel throughout the state of Delaware.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Co-manage statewide administrative and assessment databases.
• Lead analyses of state databases related to school staffing, student performance, and other education policy issues.
• Develop specific research questions related to current education policy issues.
• Conduct reviews of research literature related to education current policy issues and planned research projects.
• Develop analytic strategies for answering policy-related research questions.
• Conduct research and data analysis related to core policy initiatives.
• Design and implement data collection protocols (e.g., surveys, observations, assessments).
• Author or co-author research reports, analytic memos, policy briefs, fact sheets, legislative summaries, communication materials, and other research/policy documents.
• Assist DDOE senior staff in developing or refining education policy informed by research.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree required, Ph.D. preferred, in education, or related social science discipline, such as economics, statistics, psychometrics, public policy, sociology, psychology, etc.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis platforms (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS, STATA)
• Experience with relational database queries (e.g., SQL) preferred
• Proficiency or willingness to learn qualitative data analysis platforms (NVivo, Dedoose)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Project and process management skills
• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of communication technology platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, Twitter, etc.) preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong mathematics skills
• Strong work ethic and commitment to research and evidence-based policy

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

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