THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGPONG RECRUITMENT AND MANY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LIST MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

This position provides detailed analysis & reports for HED. The Data Analyst will work across the Department to collect, maintain, and analyze data from moderately sized or complex data sets and prepare data driven reports specific to program and/or Divisional needs. This position will contribute toward demonstrating the impact of the Department's mission and strategic goals through quantitative measures. The Data Analyst will define standard measures and data collection for use by other non-experts to improve performance and facilitate repeatability and reproducibility; perform analysis and collaborate with leadership on prioritizing; interpret results of quantitative models, identify trends and issues, and develop alternatives to support agency objectives; build and maintain analytical tools to ensure Department's monitoring ability of emerging trends; complete complex analysis using multiple methods and tools; and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create accurate and meaningful dashboards and communicate actionable information.

This position provides information for HED staff & NM constituents.

The ideal candidate will have ability and experience in the higher education, researching and processes to ensure data integrity and security for data used, and developing interactive dashboards for data dissemination using multiple methods and tools.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related field with five (5) years of experience directly related to position at the time of posting or related professional certification as determined by HED.

Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.