State of Montana

Senior Data Operations Analyst (00204) - (25141363)

The first review of applications will be June 20, 2025. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.

For a complete job description, please email opi.careers@mt.gov

Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners.

Benefits of working for OPI:

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Job Overview: The role of the Lead Research Analyst is to facilitate and manages the accurate and efficient collection and reporting of data. The Lead Research Analyst designs, modifies, and trains OPI staff on data collection models and data collection requirements. This position designs data quality assurance and control procedures, interprets rule, law, and data specification to update business rules and procedures. The Lead Research Analyst is required to coordinate research and data collection projects with various other state agencies, federal agencies, and other states department of education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):

Required for the first day of work:

• Knowledge of principles, practices and theories of data collection, research, and analysis.
• Knowledge in problem-solving skills: ability to apply statistical analysis
• Knowledge of database concepts and methods
• Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services
• Knowledge and experience with project management principles and best practices
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, and techniques of research, planning and organization, data collection strategies and procedures, and data collection instruments
• Ability to design complex queries in SQL
• Ability with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines, while maintaining consistently higher levels of product quality
• Ability to work under multiple deadlines with assigned funding
• Ability to work both independently and effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to interpret law, policy, and rule.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• A Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field.
• Six or more years of related experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the PERS retirement system.

This position includes the statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2025.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

39.12 - 39.12 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

: Helena

Agency: Office of Public Instruction Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

: Jun 13, 2025, 5:00:13 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

: Ongoing

Required Application Materials: Resume

Contact Name: Human Resources | Contact Email: OPI.Careers@mt.gov | Contact Phone: (406)444-2673 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

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