Data Analyst

The OpportunityThe Data Analyst will support regional data management, analytics, and visualization. The Data Analyst will manage, analyze, and report on school-level and regional data from various sources (e.g., academic, operations, talent, etc.) and support implementation of the region’s strategic plan around a data-driven culture and related instructional practices. The Data Analyst will also support data systems and key educational technology platforms, including PowerSchool, BigQuery, Schoolytics, and Tableau, ensuring that all systems meet and maintain a high standard of quality. The Data Analyst will report to the Director of Data & Assessment.The Data Analyst’s core responsibilities include: Data Management, Analysis, & Visualization:Clean and analyze data using integral regional tools, including BigQuery, Excel, Google Sheets, Python, Schoolytics, and TableauDesign, implement, and monitor the use of real-time data reports and dashboards (e.g., Tableau & Schoolytics reports) to support strategic decisions at the regional and school levelTranslate data into relevant insights and support stakeholders on interpreting findingsTailor the complexity of analysis appropriately to audiences with various data literacy skills (e.g., regional office, principals, teachers, Board members, etc.)Anticipate and empathize with stakeholder reactionsCollaborate with regional and school leaders and teams to ensure alignment and optimal use of data systems and reportsBuild and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders in order to encourage questions and surface opportunities to provide supportData Systems Management:Support PowerSchool, PowerTeacher Pro, and all data contained in these systems for all KIPP Philadelphia schools and the regional officeTrain PowerSchool users and build organizational capacity in PowerSchool both within all KIPP Philadelphia schools and the regional officeWork closely with the Director of Data & Assessment to manage and maintain key student data and various educational technology systems that integrate with our student information system (e.g., Clever, DeansList, Schoolytics, etc.)Collaborate with our contracted Tech Support team and vendors to ensure working connections between systems and to set-up/maintain automatic and ad-hoc account provisioningProvide ongoing technical support for data systems (set up and maintain user accounts, troubleshoot system issues, etc.)Audit information, correct errors, and build skill in users necessary to prevent future errors Training & Support:Provide excellent service to staff throughout KIPP Philadelphia who request supportTrain school leaders, teachers, operations staff, and other school staff to efficiently use data systemsDevelop documentation and other resources to support ongoing training and professional development