Data Use Analyst

Executive Service DATA USE ANALYST

Tennessee Department of Education, Office of the Chief Program Officer, Nashville, TN

Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 annually. Benefits package included.

Closing Date: 01/19/2026

This position will work primarily in the office at the following address, with occasional days working from a home residence as business needs permit, pursuant to the Department's Alternative Workplace Solutions policy:
Tennessee Department of Education Andrew Johnson Tower 710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243

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The Data Use Analyst supports the Data Use Team in conducting essential data support activities to facilitate the department's data‑driven decision‑making process.

With guidance from the Senior Director, responsibilities include maintaining critical data assets, conducting exploratory analyses, fulfilling data requests, and supporting team logistics.

The department seeks an individual skilled in data analytics, statistical programming, and collaborating with program teams to provide data products for critical initiatives.

• Conduct in-depth exploratory analyses of assigned datasets to identify data quality issues and calculate summary statistics.
• Present findings to the team.
• Perform data cleaning as needed, collaborating with team members.
• Document data cleaning protocols and business rules.
• Complete recurring state and federal reporting requirements.
• Fulfill internal and external data requests timely and accurately.
• Provide additional data support to program teams.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in education, education administration, or related field; 5+ years of educational work experience, including 3 years of education administration or supervisory work.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to fair and equal employment opportunities for all people, ensuring a discrimination‑free workplace in accordance with state and federal civil rights laws.