EDUCATION RESEARCH ANALYST 1/2/3 - AAA

Salary

$3,984.06 - $8,027.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LDOE50543901-011625CN-AAA

Department

Education-State Activities

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

1/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

**This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**

Office of Assessment, Accountability, and Analytics

Job Focus Area
The Primary job duties/responsibilities assigned to this position lie in the Office of Assessments Accountability and Analytics. This position will oversee Louisiana Department of Education's (LDOE) scholarship and non-public reporting. Additionally this person is responsible to support research and analytic activities to validate data collections and collaborate with internal program staff to produce data for various reporting needs. Furthermore, the analyst will perform other data tasks critical to the Department’s mission.

Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply:
The ideal candidate should have experience with data analysis and working with large datasets, attention to data quality/accuracy, and the ability to organize data into meaningful reports. Proficiency with one or more statistical software packages such as SSMS, SAS, SPSS, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in education, statistics, mathematics, or in a data analytics, data management, information technology, or social sciences field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As an Education Research Analyst 1/2/3, you will analyze large datasets, ensure data accuracy, using statistical software such as SSMS, SAS, or SPSS. In this role, you will:

Oversees validation and statistical analysis of scholarship data using advanced analytical methods.
Designs and implements data quality assurance efforts, including audits, validations, and corrective actions for the evolving policy and program needs.
Provides guidance on data collection, submission protocols, and compliance with state reporting requirements.
Manages the design, review, and release of high-quality reports and publications for internal offices and external requests.
Develops and manages program measurement standards that align with state and federal accountability systems.
Implements data governance practices and ensures integration of data across systems and programs.
Recommends data collection strategies and evaluation frameworks to support continuous improvement and decision-making.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
Work Location: The person hired for this position is expected to report to the Baton Rouge office as requested.
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Education Research Analyst 1/2/3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Work Schedule: Workdays are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The Education Research Analyst series have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. The SERs and pay range for each level are as follows:

Education Research Analyst 1 (TS-309)

Hourly: $22.98 – $35.33

Monthly: $3,984.06 – $6,124.00

Annually: $54,735.00 – $73,486.00

Education Research Analyst 2 (TS-311)

Hourly: $26.31 – $40.45

Monthly: $4,561.27 – $7,011.00

Annually: $54,735.00 – $84,136.00

Education Research Analyst 3 (TS-313)

Hourly: $30.12 – $46.31

Monthly: $5,221.67 – $8,027.00

Annually: $62,660.00 – $96,325.00

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources

PO Box 94064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

ldoejobs@la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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