Data Analyst, Special Services (One Year Only)

Summary

Performs a variety of professional duties required to collect, review, design, evaluate, and present data for special educational support programs and/or student populations, including demographics, performance, and data from state, divisionwide, and ad hoc measures; assists school-based administrators and central office staff with the utilization of data in order to improve educational services; and prepares reports of quantitative and qualitative data.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science, education, or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience in data analysis, data interpretation, and/or business intelligence.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of data analysis.
• Proficiency in the utilization of computer technology as a tool for data collection, planning, and evaluation.
• Ability to design presentations and explain projects, technical concepts, or issues to individuals in both a technical and non-technical manner.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks appropriately and within timelines.
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure that programs meet goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and/or present information to groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school and office personnel.

Preferred

• Supplemental coursework in principles, concepts, and methodologies of analytics reporting.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

1. Identifies, collects, and disseminates information, resources, and research for Information and Prevention Services.
2. Creates database, spreadsheet, and/or statistical software to provide written and oral reporting to schools, regions, and department administrators.
3. Creates and delivers visualized data stories, flow charts, and graphs in an organized and meaningful way.
4. Identifies trends, patterns, strengths, and weaknesses in data sets that communicate key program insights.
5. Works as a team member in designing and developing tools for assessing program performance, progress, and achievement.
6. Reviews and validates data and project requirements to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity.
7. Supports the maintenance of data security and data integrity.
8. Collaborates with staff across the Division to develop and maintain data infrastructure, analysis, reporting dashboards, visual roadmaps, and other data projects.
9. Assists management with the development of project timelines.
10. Responds to ad hoc requests from the leadership team, offices, and schools.
11. Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.