Senior Data Analyst (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)

Job Requisition ID: 55064
Opening Date: 04/10/2026
Closing Date: 04/23/2026
Agency:Department of Early Childhood
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Health Statistics
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,500 - $10,000 per month ($102,000 - $120,000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

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Position Overview:

Serves as a Senior Data Analyst for the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), leading the development of data-driven insights to support the agency’s mission. Transforms complex datasets into clear, user-friendly reports, dashboards, and visualizations that inform policy and operational decisions. Oversees advanced analytical modeling, data systems, and reporting structures to monitor program impact and identify trends. Functions as a full line supervisor, providing guidance and oversight to staff. Ensures strict compliance with state and federal regulations, including FERPA and HIPAA, while upholding high standards for data governance, quality, security, and ethical use.

Illinois Department of Early Childhood offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
• (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
• Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
• (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

• Serves as a Senior Data Analyst for the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC).
• Transforms complex data into clear, user-friendly reports and visualizations to communicate key data related to IDEC's mission.
• Oversees the creation and maintenance of advanced analytical models, interactive dashboards, and reporting structures to monitor impact, identify trends, and guide policy and operational decisions.
• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA) regarding data quality, integration, reporting, and rigorous data governance processes for secure, ethical, and transparent data use.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in Data Analytics, Data Science, Education Policy, Statistics, or Economics.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the field of data analytics or a closely related field for a public or business organization.

• Prefers two (2) years of experience working with data related to Early Childhood services/education.
• Five (5) years of experience with validation, standardization, and integration of complex data from diverse sources.
• Five (5) years of experience with user-centered design of compelling visualizations and spatial analyses to communicate and present complex information and actionable recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Five (5) years of experience with predictive analytics, machine learning techniques, data dashboards and/or analytics for education data, research, or similar disciplines.
• Prefers certification in SQL, Azure based Data Analytic tools, and/or Microsoft Certified Data Analyst.

• Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
• Requires the ability to use state issued equipment, such as a cell phone, laptop, etc.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

The Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) was signed into law in June of 2024 with the focus of making early childhood education and care services simpler, better and fairer for families with young children across the state. During fiscal years FY25 and FY26, IDEC will be working through transitioning data, programs and services from three state agencies – the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), – to IDEC in order to be fully operational by July 2026. Illinois strives to be the best state in the nation to raise a family with young children and IDEC is committed to continue putting children and families center while reducing complexities and finding efficiencies in the system and advancing equity.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: Melissa Long

Email: dec.jobs@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Leadership & Management; Social Services

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