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Assessment and Accountability Data Analyst - Departmental Analyst 9-P11

State of Michigan
Full-time
On-site
Lansing, Michigan, United States
$52,208 - $81,806.40 USD yearly

Job Description



The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff serving approximately 1.5 million students in public and non-public schools and 39,000 students in special education transition services. In addition, MDE provides administrative support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of Michigan.

MDE is responsible for state education leadership in a local control state and works to implement state and federal education laws, disburse state and federal resources, license educators, develop state summative assessments and accountability systems, create state academic standards, and coordinate school health and nutrition programs. In addition, in developing and promoting the stateโ€™s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, MDE works with partner education entities and stakeholders to improve public education for children across the state. MDEโ€™s role in the improvement of public education extends to providing information and feedback to public policy-makers, convening educators on public policy issues, recommending draft language on legislation, and developing guidance to districts on statutory changes adopted at the state and federal levels.ย 

Join a team of highly trained and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in Michigan. Serving students, parents, families, educators, and communities within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, our work is meaningful and impactful.ย 

As a State of Michigan employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit package that values your experience and skills. You will join a team of more than 400 professionals at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to excellence in public service.

The Office of Educational Assessment & Accountability (OEAA) is an office within the DESSS. The responsibilities of this office include: ย 

  • Developing, administering, and reporting on assessment programsย 
  • Jointly developing and maintaining content standards with OESย 
  • Electronically housing the libraries of content standards developed jointly with OESย 
  • Developing achievement standards (i.e., proficiency standards or cut scores) on the assessment programs for which it is responsibleย 
  • Operating the Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators (FAME)ย 
  • Program and data management of all OEAA projectsย 
  • Management for all the OEAA systems (Secure Site, Item Bank System, etc.)ย 
  • Responding to assessment and accountability reports and state analysis requestsย 

Primary Physical Work Addressย -ย Position isย locatedย at the John Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. ย Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.ย 

Position Summary:ย This position functions as the Assessment and Accountability data analyst for the Accountability unit within the Office of Assessment and Accountability within the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). This position assists in the data-related processes used for the analysis of assessment and accountability data as well as other ad hoc projects. This position ensures the quality of data that are imported for use and confirms the file integrity and accuracy of all data that are used to determine school and student performance and success, and research results related to the state's assessment and accountability systems. This position creates analyses to support decision-making related to assessment and accountability system policies and procedures.

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Departmental Analyst 9-P11 Job Specification

Required Education and Experience

Please review the job specification and the position description for the full list of responsibilities, required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Alternate Education and Experience

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Additional Requirements and Information

Your submittal is considered complete with the following required documents:

  • Completed Application
  • Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)
  • Official copy of transcripts

The Michigan State Employees Retirement System (MSERS) is separate from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). If you are currently a MPSERS retiree, there should be no impact to your MPSERS pension due to employment with the Michigan Department of Education. If you are currently eligible for a MPSERS retirement benefit and become the successful candidate for this position, you should contact the Office of Retirement Services (ORS) to determine any impact if you elect to immediately begin receiving your MPSERS retirement benefit. ย 

Accommodations
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