Data Analyst 2 Performance and AnalyticsIowa Department of Administrative Services • United States
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Data Analyst 2 Performance and Analytics
Iowa Department of Administrative Services
- United States
- United States
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Data Analyst 2 Performance and Analytics
Salary
$72,238.40 - $111,238.40 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-02187
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Opening Date
02/13/2026
Closing Date
2/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
idoe.hr@iowa.gov
To Apply
To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process.
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Job Description
Iowa Department of Education’s mission is creating excellence in education through leadership and service. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to make this a reality.
The Data Analyst 2 will be a member of the Bureau of Information and Analysis and work as a member of the Data and Analytics team.
Your Responsibilities:
This position will primarily be responsible for analyzing education data sets, manipulating data and producing education metrics and data needed for state and federal reporting. This position will work closely with assessment data and computing accountability measures and determinations. This individual will work on publications, such as the Annual Condition of Education report, the Iowa School Performance Profiles website, and additional Department reports. This position will also include working with the Department’s EdFacts coordinator to compile data sets to be submitted to the US Department of Education. This position will assist in running quality assurance checks to verify the accuracy of data submitted to the Department. Additionally, this role will complete statistical modeling, work on evaluation of projects, prepare reports, develop technical documentation, and create datasets.
If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contactidoe.hr@iowa.gov.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday; occasional in-state and out-of-state travel
A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:
Advanced degree in Education, Statistics, Social Sciences such as Political Science, Public Policy or similar field.
Highly proficient in utilizing statistical software packages such as SAS, R, SQL, SPSS or STATA. SAS experience preferred.
Experience analyzing large data sets. Experience and competent knowledge of statistics.
Ability to build data files to meet required specifications.
Ability and experience in completing advanced statistical modeling.
Proficient in using technology and open to learning new technology tools.
Able to give oral presentations and represent the Iowa Department of Education at meetings, statewide conferences, or national conventions.
Able to effectively communicate to a non-technical audience, including policymakers, educators, and community leaders.
Must have exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, to produce a range of report and publications from technical journal articles to high-level summaries.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with team staff members, education program consultant staff, and other governmental agencies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both individually and team, and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to access data from database servers and database tables. Experience interpreting highly technical analyses and disseminating information to stakeholder groups in a non-technical manner.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
Collaborative, positive work environment
Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow
Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country
Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
Competitive salary and benefits package:
https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf
Applicants must reside in the State of Iowa at the time of hire
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federalRight to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
**NOTE: Unofficial transcripts are required to verify education. Please attach to your application
Six years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management, and experience equal to two years of full-time work (as described in number one).
All of the following (a and b):
a. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience; and
b. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience.
All of the following (a and b):
a. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
b. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management.
All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. Two years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; and
b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
c. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Data Analyst 1.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/DataAnalyst2-00512-90512.pdf) .
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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.
Yes - I understand and agree.
No
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management, AND have experience equal to two years of full-time work in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science?
Yes
No
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Do you meet A, B and C: A. Two years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; and B. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience. C. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics.
Yes - I meet A, B and C
I do not meet A, B and C
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Do you have six years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science?
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No
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Do you meet A and B: A. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience; and B. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience.
Yes
No
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Do you meet A and B: A. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited \college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and B. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management.
I meet A and B
I do not meet A and B
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Are you a current, permanent State of Iowa employee? If yes - do you have continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Data Analyst 1?
Yes - I am a current permanent State of Iowa employee with continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Data Analyst
I am NOT a current permanent State of Iowa employee with continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Data Analyst
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Do you have, or have had, a BoEE License?
Yes
No
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Has there been probable cause, suspension, revocation or disciplinary action taken against you?
Yes
No
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If any of the above apply to you, please describe:
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What is the major degree field of your BA degree? It is required to list the name and state or country (i.e.., Iowa, New York, Indiana) of the location of institution.
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What is the major degree field of your MA degree? It is required to list the name and state (i.e.., Iowa, New York, Indiana) of the location of institution.
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How many years do you have of full-time work experience in performing statistical/data analysis to specifically examine business practices and guide business decisions? Describe the duties performing this work. It is required to list the number of years AND exact duties performed.
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How many years do you have of full-time work experience performing economic research and analysis? Describe the duties performing this work. It is required to list the number of years and exact duties performed.
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How many years do you have of full-time work experience processing raw data to extract meaning from the data? This involves gathering data from sources such as databases/customer users, cleaning the data, data analysis, presenting the data and making recommendations. Describe the duties performing this work It is required to list the number of years and exact duties performed.
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Which best describes your education and experience? (If multiple responses apply for you, please choose the one option that best describes your experience)
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited U.S. institution
Master's Degree or higher from an accredited U.S. institution
In a related field such as Education, Statistics, Public Policy, Public Health
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How many years of full-time work experience do you have working with data and analytics?
5 or more years of experience
4 years to less than 5 years experience
3 years to less than 4 years experience
2 years to less than 3 years experience
1 year to less than 2 years experience
Less than one year experience
Not applicable
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How many years of full-time work experience do you have working with research and evaluation?
5 or more years of experience
4 years to less than 5 years experience
3 years to less than 4 years experience
2 years to less than 3 years experience
1 year to less than 2 years experience
Less than one year experience
Not applicable
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How many years of full-time work experience do you have utilizing statistical software packages such as SAS, R, SQL, SPSS, Stata)?
5 or more years of experience
4 years to less than 5 years experience
3 years to less than 4 years experience
2 years to less than 3 years experience
1 year to less than 2 years experience
Less than 1 year experience
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How many years of full-time work experience do you have presenting analytical material to a broad array of stakeholders?
5 or more years of experience
4 years to less than 5 years experience
3 years to less than 4 years experience
2 years to less than 3 years experience
1 year to less than 2 years experience
Less than 1 year
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How many years of full-time work experience do you have accessing data and linking datasets over time?
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2 years to less than 3 years experience
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Less than 1 year experience
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How many years of full-time work experience do you have in statistical modeling?
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3 years to less than 4 years experience
2 years to less than 3 years experience
1 year to less than 2 years experience
Less than 1 year experience
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How many years of full-time work experience do you have in creating reports, presentations, or publications?
5 or more years of experience
4 years to less than 5 years experience
3 years to less than 4 years experience
2 years to less than 3 years experience
1 year to less than 2 years experience
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How many years of full-time work experience working in a state or federal agency?
5 or more years of experience
4 years to less than 5 years experience
3 years to less than 4 years experience
2 years to less than 3 years experience
1 year to less than 2 years experience
Less than 1 year
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Employer
State of Iowa
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Address
Grimes State Office Building
400 E 14th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://www.educateiowa.gov/
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