Decision Support Specialist I - Data Governance and Analysis Branch, -03614)

Salary: $110,129.00 - $155,896.00 Annually
Location : OSIP-Data Gov & Analysis Branch
Job Type: Full-time 12-month
Job Number: 2026-03614
District / Complex Area: EO / OSIP / Data Gov & Analysis
School / Office: EO / Data Gov & Analysis
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position %: 100%
Position Number: 601229

Description
APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is included in the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a limited term probationary vice appointment.
A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

Examples of Duties
Under the general supervision of the Institutional Analyst III of the Data Governance & Analysis Branch, Office of Strategy, Innovation, and Performance, the Decision Support Specialist I:

1. Longitudinal Data Solutions Management
a. As assigned, works with user and stakeholders including DOE Leadership, Principals, Teachers, selected school staff, and team
members in the branch to assist in determining overall requirements and specific functional needs of the data warehouse. Also assists in defining and establishing the Department's capabilities for acquisition, storage and display/visualization of longitudinal data in general.
b. Supports the development of the overall data warehouse architecture encompassing business intelligence and data warehousing from both the technical and educational processes perspectives.
c. Collaborates and develops processes, data and analytical standards and strategies for defining solutions.
d. Coordinates the documentation of existing data architectures, processing flows, and systems.
e. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates business intelligence solutions technology and tools.

2. Project Management
a. Assists in the preparation of project plans for developing, designing, and updating a statewide data warehouse.
b. Determines project resource requirements, develops timelines and tasks schedules.
c. Ensures issues are identical, tracked, reported on, and resolved in a timely matter.
d. Monitors project performance and identifies variances from the project management plan.
e. Initiates and manages the annual data warehouse user access verification compliance process.

3. Quality Assurance Testing
a. Develops and executes quality control test sceneries.
b. Performs and supports the testing and inspection of system modules against requirements and specifications to ensure satisfactory completion.

4. End User Training
a. Serves as a member of the end-user training cadre focusing on analytical solutions issues.
b. Assists in oversight and/or preparation of systems operations and user documentation.

5. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration with specialization in management information sciences.

Desired Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of responsible professional work experience in management information systems, systems analysis, and/or computer programming.

Desired Experience: Professional work experience in data analysis and visualization, data management, and implementing business processes and/or education related data analysis.

Combined Training and Experience: An equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in a education program, agency or system.

Knowledge: Business statistics, computer-based information systems; programming application systems; computer
and data systems; information systems in organizations; information systems analysis and design.

Desired Knowledge : Data analytics and visualization tools; data governance; business process engineering; business
intelligence; data warehousing; analytical modeling; analytical framework development.

Ability to: Perform various assignments in student information collection, dissemination and training activities; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; learn laws, rules, regulations, and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment.

Desired Ability to: Ability to coordinate the technical, logical, physical and access requirements of a business intelligence solution; perform project management tasks.
Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE: EOSR-6, $110,129 to $155,896.
Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.
All others will be placed on the first step of $110,129
WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.
POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.
HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to the applicant.
Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top right hand corner. Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.
;br>Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.
After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.
APPROVED:
Robert Davis

Interim Assistant Superintendent

Office of Talent Management
Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
12-month certificated employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: Employees observe paid holidays during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Vacation: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.
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INTERNAL APPLICATION QUALIFICATION:
Are you a current salaried employee who is a tenured educational officer or was previously a tenured educational officer in the Hawai`i State Department of Education?

• Yes
• No

Required Question