Senior Data Analyst; Statistician III INTERNAL

Position: Senior Data Analyst (Statistician III) - 60021434 - INTERNAL
Location: Columbia

Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

* ACCEPTING INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
* Responsibilities of the Senior Data Analyst (Statistician III):

The Senior Analyst is to provide access to data for the compilation of complex data reports and analysis. Consults with the Assistant Director of the Office of Information Technology and Data Analysis on all data extraction for external and internal reports. The Senior Analyst will also assist in the development and implementation of new IT Technologies and infrastructure for the agency.

Performs activities to include research, comprehensive data collection, evaluation, analysis and presentation of Higher Education Data. To assist in the Office of Information Technology and Data Analysis in the collection and processing of data from the Institution of Higher Learning in the State of South Carolina. Provides assistance in the processes and efforts to harvest and convert post-secondary data into actionable information for decision-making.

This position assists in the development and interpretation of the "CHEMIS" Data Warehouse. The Senior Analyst serves as one of the knowledge bases within the Office in providing guidance in programing, analysis and reporting of all data reports. The position works directly with the Public Institution of Higher Education Institutional Researcher to assist in all data reporting requirements and needs.

Under limited supervision, performs data management activities that are needed to ensure that all CHEMIS data sets are accurate and up to date. Assist in the coordination for providing data analysis, research support, reporting and communication in support of the mission of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.

Experience with a business analytical tool, such as R, Cognos, SAS, Crystal Reports, and Power Bl. Working in a collaborative environment with the entire Data-Research Team in compiling, analyzing, and _interpreting data for internal users and processes, as well as preparing, developing, and publishing internal and external reports and surveys. Knowledge of computers, computer applications, and the ability to program using SQL is required.

Knowledge of planning, statistical methods, SQL programming, research techniques and management; the compilation, analysis and presentation of statistical/research data, management, organizational, and administrative methods/techniques. socioeconomic factors pertaining to state/regional development and assistance programs; administrative policies & procedures, including agency objectives and management goals; and state/federal laws and regulations relating to assigned program areas.

* The Senior Analyst position will provide support for the management of CHE's data systems CHEMIS and CHEMIS 2.0. Perform analysis for presentations and reports related to Higher Education Data. Work in conjunction with the Director of Data Management Planning & IT and the Senior Data Manager to ensure the integrity or the CHEM IS data system. Query the CHEM IS Data system using SQL.,

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* Create and execute processes and procedures that ensure that all systems, products, and services meet the agency and the Department of Administration. Division of Information Technology standards and end-user requirements. Write programs to support data reporting requirements at the local, state, regional, and federal level.

* Develop reports and analyze Higher Education data for internal reports. tables or other graphic presentations as well as narrative reports. Provides technical expertise 10 management Researches and troubleshoots issues with the CHEM IS data system, lo provide solutions for data exporting requirements. Completes he analysis of DATA in coordination with members of the Staff for complex reporting and presentations. Assisi in internal and external data reporting.

To include research, trends, and outcomes using the CHEMIS system as well as external data sources.

* Analyzes the impact of the proposed legislation to the CHEM IS 2.0 data reporting. Prepares planning information, documentation, and data schemes that will allow CHE to comply with changes in the data collection. Perform research and analysis for presentation and reports related to Higher Education Data. Work in conjunction with the Director of Information Technology and Data Analysis to ensure the integrity or the CHEMIS data system.

Provide team leadership in the development of new databases.

* Serves as the point of contact for the state's new Al Policy and Initiatives. Work as the workflow assistant responsible for the management of IT related projects and provides agency-wide technical…