Data Analyst (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY25-26)
Data Analyst (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY25-26)
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Job Description
This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant. However the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement leave or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.
Location: Planning and Analysis BPS
Reports to: Director of Planning and Analysis
BPS is hiring a new analyst to join our team and expand our capacity to predict student enrollment trends match academic programs to neighborhood needs and to help the organization plan more thoughtfully. This is a unique opportunity to enter a large urban school district and influence the way we serve our students.
The Organization
Founded in 1647 Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the oldest public school district in the country. With approximately 49000 students from over 114 different countries and a budget of approximately $1.1 billion BPS is the largest school district in Massachusetts and is one of the most diverse as well. BPS has been recognized as one of the top urban school districts in the United States; in 2006 it was awarded the Broad Prize for Urban Education as the most improved urban school district in the nation.
The Team
The Planning and Analysis team consists of a small group of dedicated data strategists whose work focuses on how students flow throughout the district. We partner with external and internal teams to try to manage the unpredictable: where when for which program and at what grade level will students enroll in our schools. We need someone who can join our creative team to develop new and thoughtful ways to understand student enrollment.
We approach this work in a variety of ways including: redesigning and automating reporting and other business processes; analyzing the impact of and making recommendations regarding potential policy changes; leading analytic projects in support of long-term planning within the district; and working with cross-functional teams to ensure new policies are implemented successfully. Our work is project rather than department based so the new Data Analyst will have the opportunity to work in multiple areas including student assignment and choice school and academic design projecting future year enrollment and long-term master enrollment planning. In addition our work is very collaborative so this is a great opportunity to work closely with a group of motivated and highly skilled data strategists as you advance your analytical visualization and presentation skills.
Ideal Candidates
Candidates should have a demonstrated history of infusing the following traits into their work:
- Curiosity - We need people to help our organization drive improvement. We feel that this requires a healthy desire to discover how and why things work the way they do. We also want candidates to be able to look for those explanations in data and anything else that will help.
- Quantitative Orientation Some people think that everything is measurable that all information can have a more precise and reliable measurement. This is who we want on our team; someone whose approach to everything is rigorous inquisitive and analytical.
- Persistence You will have to deal with messy datasets and new and evolving problems in an organization that is learning how to use data effectively. We need you to be able to work through a problem until it is solved not until you reach a road block.
- Technical Skills If quantitative orientation is about a candidates will to use data this trait is about the skill. We need someone who is trained in computer science statistics mathematics and/or economics. But we also want someone who is constantly acquiring technical skills and understands the value of a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.
- Vision This role is about more than just using quantitative skills to answer other peoples questions. We need someone who can help identify problems and opportunities and who knows how to ask the right questions to address them.
- Teamwork We believe that excellent teams composed of high-performing team members can have an enormous impact. New team members are valued for their diverse experiences and commitment to service. They must also continuously seek input from a diverse set of perspectives and think critically about the impact of their work.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate on and develop tools to improve the methodology for projecting future year enrollment. Review and evaluate feedback from school leaders and provide supporting analyses to help understand enrollment patterns.
- Perform analysis to better understand trends underlying enrollment dynamics within the district and in support of long-term enrollment planning.
- Leverage data and various databases to improve decision-making understand trends and create management tools for school and district leaders.
- Partner with school leaders in understanding analyses and collecting needed data in order to develop school-specific strategic enrollment plans.
- Design and execute analyses to assess the impact of potential policy changes. Inform the discussion with important findings and recommendations in formal memos and/or presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Respond to both immediate and longer-term data requests with key insights and thoughtful analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree required. Masters degree is preferred.
- Excellent analytical ability. Formal training in computer science statistics or a related field preferred.
- Project management skills and strong orientation toward teamwork and collaboration.
- Experience translating data into easy-to-interpret actionable reports presentations and findings.
- Advanced mastery of Microsoft Excel required.
- Familiarity with at least one analytical software platform (such as STATA R Tableau SPSS SQL) or at least one coding language is required with a preference for candidates with knowledge of R and STATA.
- Candidates with skills or experience in geospatial analysis are highly encouraged to apply.
- Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
Terms:Managerial Tier C51 Full-Time
Note: Occasional weekend and evening work is required.
The Boston Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate on the basis of race color age criminal record physical or mental disability pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions homelessness sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics natural or protective hairstyle military status immigration status English language proficiency or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process please contact the Accommodations Unit at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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