Data Analyst (District Performance Office)

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience with database technology,
educational data reporting and analysis and/or educational performance data.

 OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable
by the Office of Talent in collaboration with the assigned office.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of:
o standard research and evaluation methodology and procedures as applied to
research and evaluation design.
o best practices for data security.
o measurement theory and practice.
o statistics as applied to research and/or measurement.
o electronic data processing methodology and software for the collection and
manipulation of data, statistical analysis and report generation.
o various databases such as Filemaker Pro, MS Excel and MS Access.
o reporting applications such as Crystal Reports and District mainframe Disystems.
o Google docs.
o applied statistics and using information to change behaviors and outcomes.
o administrative policies and practices.

Demonstrated ability to:
o conduct assigned phases of research projects utilizing standard measurement
instruments.
o analyze data and prepare reports.
o coordinate the work of clerical and paraprofessional office staff.
o use word processing, spreadsheet, databases manipulation and graphics on a
personal computer.
o present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
o create and generate reports through Crystal Reports or other District reporting
tools, analyzing data from the District’s mainframe system.
o manipulate data using various spreadsheet applications such as MS Excel.
o prepare statistical reports using statistical software such as STTA, SPSS.
o meet multiple deadlines in a fast paced and demanding work environment.
o work independently in a fluid environment as part of a team to accomplish goals.
o think analytically and logically.
o support administrators in the attainment of District goals and objectives.
o operate a personal computer.
o express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal staff and
external partners.
o give attention to detail.
o apply problem solving skills in the maintenance of databases/ tracking systems.
o be passionate about educational equity.
o be passionate about using quantitative analysis to drive policy.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed
as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified.

Nondiscrimination:
The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories
of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic
information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the
District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.