Academic Strategy Analyst

Please apply by November 24th

The Academic Data and Compliance Analyst supports the Data and Assessments Team by managing analyzing and reporting academic data across KIPP New Jersey and KIPP Miami. Reporting to the Director of Assessments and Data this team member plays a critical role in ensuring data accuracy compliance with state and federal requirements and timely reporting that supports instructional and operational decision-making.

This role compiles and interprets data from multiple internal and external systems develops summaries and insights manages team operations (including budgets and calendars) and monitors state and district communications to ensure KIPP remains in full compliance with all academic reporting requirements.

The Analyst sits on the CAO Command Center Team. This team works to integrate the work of our teaching and learning teams special education teams and school management teams throughout the organization. These strands of our organization report up through the CAO and are complex and high touch. The CAO Command Center team works to ensure all teams under the CAO umbrella are high performing and driving outcomes for students. The CAO Command Center team works to integrate these teams with central office functions such as operations data finance and talent. 

Key Responsibilities

Data Collection Analysis and Reporting

• Pull clean and compile data from multiple internal and external systems (e.g. assessment platforms SIS internal tableau and state portals).
• Conduct analyses to identify trends patterns and insights that inform academic strategy and school improvement.
• Create clear concise decks visuals and summary reports highlighting key findings for academic leaders as needed for board meetings grant submissions and compliance requirements.
• Ensure data integrity through routine quality checks and documentation of processes.

Instructional Technology Systems

• Lead execution and support for all instructional technology tools and applications across the organization.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for instructional tech support requests and tickets with a focus on Clever Amplify and iReady. 
• Collaborate with the Technology and Data teams to ensure systems are accessible functional and aligned with academic goals.
• Monitor platform performance and usage recommending improvements and ensuring seamless integration across systems.

State Federal and District Compliance

• Support all academic compliance reporting including state and federal submissions related to assessments accountability and student performance.
• Maintain awareness of all relevant state and district policies memos and deadlines; distill and share actionable updates with the academic team focused on ensuring all academic policies are in alignment with federal state and local regulations. 
• Partner with school and regional teams to ensure compliance data is accurate and submitted on time.
• Research and understand academic policies and requirements of any state districts or authorizers related to expansion and growth. 

Admin and Operations Support

• Support admin needs of the CAO Support team such as ordering purchasing logistics and planning. 
• Support the Chief Academic Officer in strategic calendar management to ensure their time is used strategically
• Support of the CAO Team and T and L teams in all regions with admintravel approvals reimbursements purchasing etc. 

Team Communication and Coordination

• Support cross-functional collaboration by sharing updates and ensuring alignment between Data Academics and Operations teams.
• Serve as a key point of contact for updates from state and district offices summarizing and disseminating information to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

Outcomes:

• 100% of required state and federal reports are submitted accurately and on time.
• Data dashboards and summaries are consistently high-quality clear and actionable.
• Budget tracking is accurate and aligned with organizational priorities.
• State and district communications are monitored weekly with timely dissemination of relevant updates.
• Internal stakeholders report satisfaction with data clarity and responsiveness.

Qualifications :

Required

• Bachelors degree required; degree in data analytics education public policy or related field preferred.
• 3 years of experience in data analysis academic operations or compliance reporting (education setting strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects meet deadlines and produce accurate insightful analyses.
• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Looker Studio Tableau Power BI) a plus.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to summarize technical data into clear actionable insights.
• Familiarity with state education reporting systems accountability frameworks or assessment data preferred.
• High attention to detail strong organization and a commitment to educational equity.

Preferred

• Experience working with student information systems (SIS) and assessment platforms (e.g. PowerSchool Illuminate Panorama).
• Understanding of state reporting systems and compliance procedures in NJ or FL.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace data cleaning and basic statistical analysis.

Additional Information :

Location
This is a hybrid role. At this time we typically work from the office 2 days per week and work remotely 3 days per week. Therefore this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of the three cities within which we work: Newark NJ Camden NJ or Miami FL

Compensation & Benefits

KIPP Team & Family offers a market-competitive salary ranging from $83000-$93000.  Salary ranges at KIPP are set based upon the role level and function using benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector and allow for growth within the role.  Individual compensation within this range will be set  based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: relevant professional experience and qualifications; education skills and training; and market conditions.  

In addition to a competitive salary we a generous benefits package including but not limited to the following:  

• Robust benefits that include medical dental and vision 
• Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan including matching contributions
• A school-issued laptop
• Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
• Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year) allocated sick and personal days and an extended summer break 
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
• Employer paid life insurance
• Extensive optional ancillary benefits including short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender age religion national origin citizen status marital status physical or mental disability military or veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time