Education Research Analyst 1/2/3-AAA
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Education Research Analyst 1/2/3-AAA
Salary
$3,983.20 - $6,123.87 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
LDOE50549145-082126EL-AAA
Department
Education-State Activities
Opening Date
08/21/2026
Closing Date
8/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA
Office of Assessment, Accountability, and Analytics
Job Focus Area
At the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), our mission is to ensure every child is on track to a college degree, a professional career, or a life of success. The LDOE is committed to providing every child with the opportunities they need to graduate high school ready to succeed in a career, college, or service. As part of this mission, the Department is responsible for a range of services including policy and regulations, funding, school oversight, research, and training.
We're looking for an Education Research Analyst to lead responsibilities for the accountability and technical aspects over the state's accountability system.
Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply:
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with practical experience querying and manipulating large datasets using SAS, SQL, R, or Python. They must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to maintaining high standards of data quality and accuracy.
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree in education, statistics, mathematics, or in a data analytics, data management, information technology, or social sciences field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=165170) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As an Education Research Analyst supporting statewide accountability programs, the employee will:
Generate results for assessment and accountability releases, ensuring all data is accurate, meaningful, and strictly aligned with state and federal accountability requirements.
Prepare district and school performance indicators, accountability metrics, and summary analyses for public, legislative, and federal audiences.
Conduct statistical analyses and predictive simulations to evaluate proposed assessment and accountability policies.
Advise the supervisor on critical reporting issues, operational risks, and emerging trends in assessment and accountability.
Respond efficiently to internal and external data requests, including inquiries from legislative bodies, state boards (BESE), and federal agencies.
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership to support agency goals.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to report to the Baton Rouge office as requested. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Education Research Analyst 1/2/3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Work Schedule: Workdays are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Education Research Analyst 2 (TS-311)
Hourly: $26.32 - $40.45
Monthly: $4,561.27 - $7,011.00
Annually: $54,735.20 - $84,136.00
Education Research Analyst 3 (TS-313)
Hourly: $30.13 - $46.31
Monthly: $5,221.67 - $8,027.00
Annually: $62,660.00 - $96,325.00
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: Beginning at the Education Research Analyst 1 level, this series have a special entrance rate (SER) of $22.98/hour that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career andnot the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire .
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
You may attach a resume; however, only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experienceMUST be listed in the online application.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Note: Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources
PO Box 96064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
lodejobs@la.gov
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the @type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Do you have experience with SAS, SQL, R, or Python?
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Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
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Website
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