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Analytics and Support Division

The Analytics and Support Division is responsible for developing and maintaining a technological and analytical infrastructure to be responsive to the strategic data needs of the Department. It provides analytic support and data expertise to Department Senior Officials and Offices, supporting the improvement of decision making, optimization of programs for desired outcomes, and generating efficiencies to reduce burden, improper payments, and other risks. Responsibilities are supported through two formal work streams:

The Analytics and Evaluation work stream:

  1. Exploits cutting-edge and emerging methods, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence for program optimization, predictive analytics, and the development of other analytical products;
  2. Conducts quick-turn analyses that leverage methodological techniques such as statistical modeling, quasi-experimental conditions, experimental designs, and A/B testing; and
  3. Develops micro- and macro-level forecasts and trends; and identifies and manages agency risk in agency programs and products, including the federal student loan portfolio, through the development of risk models, profiles, and scoring.

The Infrastructure and Support work stream:

  1. Supports the maintenance and continuous improvement of technological and analytical infrastructure needed for lifecycle data management and strategic use of data;
  2. Boosts operational data systems through the deployment of prescriptive models that enable and automate data-driven decisions in real time; and
  3. Serves as program data experts that execute, on behalf of POCs and leadership, quick turnaround analyses requiring extraction and transformation from Department systems.


   
Last Modified: 02/04/2020