Senior Data Analyst

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems or a related field.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience, two of which have involved working with large longitudinal data sets, educational data reporting or educational performance data.

OR

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems or a related field.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience which have involved working with large longitudinal data sets, educational data reporting or educational performance data.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• standard methodology and procedures as applied to data analysis and presentation of findings and data visualization tools and technologies.
• best practices in data management, including extraction, storage, documentation and database design.○ measurement theory and practice.
• applied statistics and using data to change outcomes.
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Google Drive.
• the services and programs for the assigned area.

Demonstrated ability to:

• gather, analyze, and report on complex quantitative and qualitative data on either departmental, school or student performance.
• collaborate with District staff at all levels of the District and work cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• apply organizational methods to handle multiple complex projects through to completion.
• meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Ability to:

• operate a personal computer.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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 equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.