Job Summary
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is the State Education Agency for the District of Columbia charged with raising the quality of education for all DC students. Within OSSE, the Division of Data, Assessment, and Research is responsible for using data to measure and communicate student success. We strive to develop data and measurement systems and resources, produce actionable data, and conduct research that helps schools, community members, and families improve outcomes for all students in the District.
The Office of Research, Analysis, and Reporting (ORAR) team partners with divisions within OSSE as well as agencies across the District to promote the quality and transparency of education data in order to inform policy and practice. The education research analyst will serve as a policy and research expert concerning school staffing, special education, and/or evaluation of educational programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
The education research analyst will analyze relevant national and local trends and remain current with current research methodologies and best practices. This individual will collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to promote data-driven decision making and the strategic use of data to promote equitable evaluation of education programs. Additional functions/responsibilities are as follows:
Analyzes data accurately to create accurate reports based on local and federal requirements; Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis that informs practice and policy; Project manages data requests and analytical projects; Supports the technical skills, leadership, and education policy knowledge of other analysts on the team; Ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the data they provide by following established quality assurance (QA) procedures; Documents, adheres to, and improves the efficiency of standard operating procedures, business requirements and rules, and technical specifications; Serves as an expert on research design and methodologies; Writes and edits policy briefs and analyses for various audiences (e.g., District Council, agency leadership, the public, etc.); Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and research partners, as appropriate, to plan and execute research projects and promote data-driven decision making; Handles confidential data securely; Remains current with education policy issues and relevant research methodologies; Supports data transparency and use; generates reports and data visualizations and collaborates to build data tools to provide useful and relevant data and information to stakeholders and the public on policy and research initiatives; Promotes the office's role within the education research community by representing the office in meetings with education professionals, policymakers, and representatives in support o