Senior Academic Data Analyst

NANA Regional Corporation - Suffolk, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Suffolk, VA

10,001+ employees

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking a Senior Academic Data Analyst who will play a crucial role in supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on moderately large datasets. This position requires extensive experience in academic program evaluation, accreditation, and student learning assessment. The Senior Academic Data Analyst will coordinate with branch chiefs to identify, collect, evaluate, and accredit academic courseware, ensuring that the educational programs meet the necessary standards and requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of educational theory and methodology, particularly in program evaluation and survey construction, along with exceptional organizational skills. In this role, the analyst will perform data collection and analysis to evaluate academic programs, prepare comprehensive reports, and synthesize large amounts of information into clear summaries. The responsibilities include evaluating program standards, designing and developing data collection methods, and facilitating the collection and analysis of data to enhance student learning outcomes. The analyst will also develop surveys and learning assessments, conduct student learning assessments, and support the Program Branch Chief in coordinating college credit recommendations and accreditation processes. Additionally, the Senior Academic Data Analyst will integrate program courseware into the Learning Management System (LMS) and conduct academic research to improve curriculum, student satisfaction, and overall enrollment and graduation rates. This position is essential for ensuring that the educational programs provided by the DoD are effective and meet the needs of students and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection and analysis towards academic program evaluation, accreditation, and student learning assessment.
• Prepare reports, synthesize large amounts of information, and write summaries.
• Evaluate program standards to include design and development of data collection methods, tools, coordination of program activities, data collection, data analysis and data reporting.
• Develop surveys and learning assessments, utilizing various techniques, to facilitate the collection and analysis of data to improve student learning outcomes, identify trends, provide feedback, make recommendations, and contribute towards improving program effectiveness.
• Perform student learning assessments and surveys to include developing, identifying student learning outcomes, selecting, and developing techniques, collecting and analyzing data, and using results to make program and course improvements.
• Support Program Branch Chief with coordination and facilitation of college credit recommendation and accreditation of Program through academic program analysis, evaluation, self-study, reports, meetings, and conferences.
• Integrate program courseware and materials into Learning Management System (LMS).
• Conduct academic research and apply results to improve curriculum, student learning satisfaction, and increase enrollment and graduation rates.

Requirements

• Secret Clearance
• Masters' Degree in statistics, mathematics, or education, with minimum of 2 years' work experience or Masters' degree plus equivalent combination of education, training, and 3 years' experience as a data analyst in an education or training system.
• Expert in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, knowledge of the issues, best practices, current research, and innovations in evaluation and assessment in higher education.
• Experience with US national and regional higher education accreditation review procedures and process (e.g., standards, planning, preparing self-studies, coordinating & supporting external review).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel, survey software, including experience creating charts and tables for presentations.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and reporting.
• Expertise in using statistical software for data analysis.
• High level of organizational skill and ability to act independently quickly, and efficiently.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Military experience/familiarity.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data mining, and data visualization techniques.
• Knowledge of database management systems to retrieve and manipulate data.
• Ability to create clear and compelling data visualizations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Understanding of DoD academic institutions, educational systems, and student data management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive pay
• Growth opportunities
• Excellent retirement options