Senior Data Analyst; Statistician III INTERNAL

Senior Data Analyst (Statistician III)

ACCEPTING INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

The Senior Analyst will 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 Institutions 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 programming, 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. Assists 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 BI.

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.

• 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 of the CHEMIS data system. Query the CHEMIS Data system using SQL, SQL Thing & R.
• 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, research, and troubleshooting for the CHEMIS data system, including solutions for data exporting requirements. Completes analysis of data in coordination with staff for complex reporting and presentations. Assists in internal and external data reporting, including research, trends, and outcomes using the CHEMIS system as well as external data sources.
• Analyzes the impact of proposed legislation on CHEMIS 2.0 data reporting. Prepares planning information, documentation, and data schemes that allow the agency to comply with changes in data collection. Performs research and analysis for presentation and reports related to Higher Education Data. Provides team leadership in the development of new databases.
• Serves as the point of contact for the state's new AL Policy and Initiatives. Works as the workflow assistant responsible for the management of IT‑related projects and provides agency‑wide technical assistance. Performs demographic trend analysis using national higher education data used in IPEDS, CHEMIS, SREB, NSC, and DOE.
• Assists in the development of comprehensive data collection, evaluation and analysis functions relating to complex subject…