Senior Academic Data Analyst

NANA Regional Corporation - Suffolk, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

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 collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on moderately large datasets. This position is integral to the Department of Defense (DoD) as it involves coordinating with branch chiefs to identify, collect, evaluate, and accredit academic courseware. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in educational theory and methodology, particularly in program evaluation and survey construction and management. The work environment at ASE is both challenging and supportive, emphasizing innovation and diversity, which are core values of the organization. Employees will have access to comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth and development. In this role, the Senior Academic Data Analyst will be responsible for performing data collection and analysis aimed at academic program evaluation, accreditation, and student learning assessment. The analyst will prepare detailed reports, synthesize large amounts of information, and write summaries that effectively communicate findings. Evaluating program standards will also be a key responsibility, which includes designing and developing data collection methods, coordinating program activities, and reporting on data analysis results. Additionally, the analyst will develop surveys and learning assessments using various techniques to facilitate data collection and analysis, ultimately improving student learning outcomes. This includes performing student learning assessments, identifying student learning outcomes, and using the results to make informed recommendations for program and course improvements. The role also involves supporting the Program Branch Chief in coordinating and facilitating college credit recommendations and accreditation processes through comprehensive academic program analysis and evaluation. Furthermore, the analyst will integrate program courseware and materials into the Learning Management System (LMS) and conduct academic research to enhance curriculum, student satisfaction, and enrollment and graduation rates.

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