Hiring: Principal Consultant (Principal Consultant#1824) Company: Illinois State Board of Education Location: Illinois, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:35:28 Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Data Warehouse, Linear, Microsoft Excel, R, SQL About the job Required Skills: •Writes SQL code and/or performs computer statistical analysis of large complex data sets and databases using both the data warehouse and using statistical packages (SAS enterprise, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or other software or statistical packages as needed by industry standard). •Oversees and advises on selection of and the design for quantitative and qualitative data collections related to the accountability system (e.g., summative designations and school level reports). •Applies complex statistical methods for analysis. •Sets standards for analysis protocols and procedures in collaboration with the Director, as well as collaboratively with staff and stakeholders. •Contributes to the technical analysis and evaluation of assessment data quality and results, and data quality for all other indicators in the accountability system. •Serves on and leads accountability advisory committees as needed. •Identifies policy or technical issues or questions and recommends qualitative and quantitative methodologies for research studies to clarify identified or emergent issues, implements the studies, and analyzes and reports the results. •Conducts and supports the necessary research and analysis for any relevant Agency initiative, particularly relating to the accountability system and its indicators. Qualifications: •One year of experience computing and cleaning data from databases. •Proficiency in SQL and excel. •Demonstrated capacity to identify issues with data completeness and quality. •Superior writing skills and communication skills, including through presentations. •Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills. •Creativity and ability to work collaboratively with others. •Proficiency in ArcGIS/SAS/R/other quantitative and qualitative statistical software or other mapping software. •Knowledge of any of the following areas: early childhood education, English language learning, teacher and leader effectiveness, assessment, accountability, demographics, post-secondary readiness, gifted and talented, or school performance. •Operational familiarity with and appropriate use of artificial intelligence applications. •Demonstration of required skills via published/available reports or presentations. Compensation: •$64,322 - $81,284 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!