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Job Description
JOB PURPOSE: The Senior Data Analyst provides analytical support to the organization by collecting, maintaining, and interpreting data to improve decision-making and business practices. A key component of this role is supporting a high-growth, fast paced organization that is quickly developing a comprehensive analytical framework. The Senior Data Analyst will assist a growing team of analysts to conduct research and carryout the analytical requirements of the organization. This requires an ability to carry out the specific functions listed below while being able to provide support in expanding analytical areas as the organization grows.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the analytical team to identify research requirements.
- Regularly monitor and verify the integrity of data sources and assist with effective data management.
- Collect relevant data from appropriate sources including websites, databases, and internal collection tools, especially surveys.
- Validate data and manage data integrity issues and resolutions. Identify errors and inconsistencies in data and implement process improvements, which affect data integrity.
- Assist with creating reports, summaries, and briefing books for various entities. Assist with presenting data and findings to stakeholders, discussing implications, and establishing action items.
- Take a lead role in survey projects. This includes design, implementation, and the reporting of survey results under the guidance of the Director of Assessment and Accountability.
- Take a lead role in maintaining performance results for schools, departments, and the company as a whole in scorecard software.
- Support the analytical team in maintaining and communicating the performance measurement reporting calendar to stakeholders.
- Closely follow specific guidance and procedures to ensure consistency and integrity across all work.
- Support the organization with any future changing analytical priorities with consistent demonstration of abilities to provide analytical support in different ways.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTRIBUTES
- High standards of performance for self and others. Demonstrates low tolerance for mediocrity and requires high-quality results.
- Exhibits conscientiousness and high sense of responsibility.
- An impeccable attention to detail with an understanding that compromised data has far reaching implications for the organization.
- Ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information rapidly. A "quick study." Strong project management and analytical skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments. Not just motivation or willingness but an intellectual capacity that, when combined with motivation, results in learning.
- Ability to identify problems and opportunities and analyze problems in depth. Exhibits a probing mind that achieves penetrating insights.
- Ability to generate sensible, realistic, practical solutions to problems.
- Exhibits energy, strong desire to achieve, and a high dedication level to "getting the job" done.
- Gives high attention to aesthetic details and insists on the highest level of quality and professionalism in presentation materials. Demonstrates excellent oral (including training and presentations) skills and writing abilities.
- Maintains stable performance and poise under heavy pressure, flexes to new pressures, adjusts quickly to changing priorities and copes effectively with complexity.
- A team player that can reach out to others, tear down walls, and cooperate with supervisors while establishing collaborative relationships with peers.
- Advanced technical skills that provide for a deep understanding of data management, creative technical solutions to analytical problems, and the ability to produce material quickly and accurately.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.Ability to negotiate and influence.
- Is self-directed, proactive and takes initiative; thinks creatively; drives projects to completion.
- Ability to ramp up on new material extremely quickly.
- Develop working knowledge of company and it's direction/strategy.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, major in mathematics, statistics, business, computer science, and/or management information systems with at least 5 years' experience in a similar role, Advanced degree/certifications preferred (Masters, Ph.D., relevant industry certifications, etc.).
- Advanced knowledge of statistics required.
- Very strong technology skills with an emphasis on quick/nimble computer usage.
- Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel experience. Knowledge of statistics required with experience using R, SPSS or STATA or similar statistical analysis software required.
- Knowledge of data analysis tools and computer systems technology, data Visualization software experience such as Tableau and Power BI is required.
- Python scripting, SQL server, preferred.
- Familiarity with education outcomes and understanding of national education policy issues preferred.
- Passion for urban education reform and unwavering belief that all children can learn.
- Flexibility and availability to provide support to a continually expanding network of schools that requires periodic travel, regular communication while out of office, and ability to respond quickly to changing requirements.
- Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Usual office working conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
No physical exertion required. Travel within or outside of Florida. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Charter Schools USA.
FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY
Job is exempt and not subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Charter Schools USA's policy.
DECLARATION
The Human Resource Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the CEO or the Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.