Data Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 60161
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: Applications received by 11/19/2026 will be given priority, but the position will remain open until filled.
Agency: Illinois Community College Board
Salary: $55,500 - $65,500
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need
Headquarter Location: 401 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Brianna Dennis - iccb.careers@illinois.gov

A resume and transcript(s) are required to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and transcript(s) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note: All application questions must be fully completed for your application to receive full consideration. This requirement does not apply to the voluntary self-disclosure questions.

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.

The Illinois Community College Board

Illinois community colleges serve almost 700,000 residents each year in credit, noncredit, and continuing education courses. Illinois is home to 45 colleges in 39 community college districts which provide high quality, accessible, cost-effective educational opportunities to the entire state.

ICCB offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums as well as flexible options for medical coverage. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System (SURS), which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes paid holidays, earned vacation, sick, and personal time.

For more information on benefits visit: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/StateEmployee/Pages/default.aspx.

This position is grant-funded and is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding. Employment in this position is limited to the duration of the grant and may end if grant funding is reduced, discontinued, or expires.

Data Analyst

The Data Analyst supports the Illinois Community College Board’s decision-making by collecting, analyzing, validating, and reporting data related to education, workforce, grant, and other assigned programs. The position develops reliable data products and dashboards; supports required state, federal, and grant reporting; and collaborates with internal staff and external partners to improve data quality, consistency, and use.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Develop reports, analyses, data extracts, dashboards, and other data products that support program administration, strategic planning, performance monitoring, and decision-making.
• Respond to internal and external data requests by identifying appropriate sources, extracting and analyzing data, and presenting results in a clear, timely, and useful format.
• Translate data into understandable findings, visualizations, and presentations for varied audiences.
• Support research, evaluation, and data-related workshops, meetings, and conferences as assigned.

Data Quality and Governance

• Validate data for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and reliability; identify data-quality concerns and work with appropriate parties to resolve them.
• Monitor data inputs, outputs, and reporting processes to support accurate and timely collection of unit-record and other required data.
• Maintain current documentation for data projects, data definitions, processes, reports, extracts, and dashboards.
• Assist with the development or revision of data-submission layouts, data-collection instruments, reporting manuals, and related guidance.

Compliance and Program Reporting

• Prepare data extracts and reports required for state, federal, grant, and other mandated reporting.
• Support reporting and accountability requirements for assigned programs, including monitoring applicable data-collection and reporting timelines.
• Assist with credit, noncredit, survey, and other data-collection processes as assigned.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Support

• Partner with internal staff, institutional research personnel, information technology staff, and external data submitters to promote valid, consistent, and reliable data.
• Participate in data, accountability, institutional research, and cross-agency workgroups or committees as assigned.
• Support interagency data-linkage and longitudinal-data initiatives as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include occasional travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social science, or a related field with a minimum of two courses in statistics
• Two years of educational and/or other research experience

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in information technology, mathematics, education, social science, or a closely related field.
• At least two years’ experience at a state education agency or institution of higher education.
• Proficiency in computer programming languages including SQL, SAS, and/or Stata as well as Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with survey software such as JotForm.
• Experience with visual analytics and business intelligence software such as PowerBI.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

State University Civil Service Title:

Educational Program Evaluation Coordinator - 0933

Important Information for Applicants:

Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application for consideration.

All ICCB staff are employees of the State of Illinois. Our employment practices are governed by the Statutes and Rules of the State Universities Civil Service System (SUCSS). Within SUCSS, each position is assigned to a civil service job classification or exemption that carries its own specific and distinct set of minimum qualifications. Those job qualifications are used in evaluating each applicants’ educational background and experience in order to determine their eligibility for employment. Employment applications filed with other State agencies or employment systems are not acceptable applications for employment with this office.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials are required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred for an interview. Register will be cleared after position is filled.

This position requires a criminal background investigation and, if applicable, an employment history review. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing these checks. Employment may not commence until the results of the background investigation have been reviewed and approved by Human Resources.

Please note: ICCB does not participate in E-Verify.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com