Job Description

Working Title Data Analyst Role Title Policy Planning Specialist II Role Code 19132-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 261R0079 Agency VCCS-System Office Division System Office (Div) Work Location Chesterfield - 041 Hiring Range 61,000-78,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Monday- Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or as needed.

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Virginia’s community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy. When Virginia’s General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia’s ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state’s economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia’s Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

The Data Analyst works in a predominantly independent work environment to perform data analysis and reports for various community college initiatives. The individual in this position is responsible for data compilation, analysis, and report preparation for various initiatives, including RSVP, SNAP 50/50, partner research grants, and career coaching programs. The individual in this position provides support to the Lead Policy and Data Analyst in completing required Workforce Credentials Grant (WCG) SCHEV reporting, as well as supporting researcher and VCCS leadership data requests. Responsibilities include extracting data from case management and student information systems, matching administrative records across large datasets, facilitating the development and approval of data-sharing agreements, creating reports based on strategic goals and programmatic needs, data cleansing to ensure reporting consistency, reviewing policies and procedures, and explaining data implications to stakeholders. The professional in this position uses virtual platforms, including Zoom, Teams, and Outlook, to support program leads, data analysts, and community college staff in their various reporting needs

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard statistical procedures and research methods, including those related to sampling, projections, significance, and distributions.
• Ability to plan, research, and analyze.
• Skill in the use of statistical packages (SAS strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of principles and practices used in the development and implementation of survey instruments and techniques.
• Skill in a variety of software applications, including word processing, advanced spreadsheet, database management applications, and Google applications.
• Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive research design and methods with specific timelines.
• Ability to access, download, consolidate, and analyze data from data systems.
• Ability to compile data and prepare and present administrative, analytical, and technical reports and recommendations.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of complex data collection, coding, management, and reporting.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with team members.
• Ability to independently exercise initiative in developing and presenting data.
• Skill in using virtual presentation platforms.
• Experience with statistical packages.
• Two years of increasingly responsible job experience in the collection, analysis, reporting, and presentation of research data.
  
  

Additional Considerations

• Skill in online survey development and analysis.
• Knowledge of workforce development, labor market information, higher education institutional research, institutional effectiveness, or business analytics/intelligence.
• Skill in use of SharePoint.
• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university with coursework in statistics, data science, economics, business intelligence, or policy, planning, and evaluation.
• SAS programming experience.
• SQL experience.
  
  

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Travel as needed.

Posting Number CLS_3450P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 12/11/2024 Job Close Date 01/12/2025 Open Until Filled No Agency Website Contact Name Jennie Kim Email jkim@vccs.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

This position is defined as a restricted classified position and is dependent upon the continuation of funding. The individual hired will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. The VCCS offers competitive compensation along with excellent benefits and opportunity for career development.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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