Job Description:

Overview: 

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Strategy and Reliability Analyst to provide expert guidance to district and school leadership for enhancing outcomes through sophisticated data analysis. As a key member reporting to the Senior Research and Business Intelligence Lead, this role involves collaborating with district leadership to use data effectively in the school improvement process. The Analyst will play a crucial role in aligning school and program plans with the district's strategic goals, identifying areas for improvement, and fostering innovation to enhance overall school performance. The position requires a strong technological background, proficiency in PowerBI, and a commitment to ensuring data accuracy and reliability to support informed decision-making.

Base Salary:

$64,135.00

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

C53-RE, 12 months

Hours:

Full-time

FSLA:

Exempt

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics or a related field
• Two years of experience in K-12 education system working with data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of work experience in data analytics

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS (KSAO)

• Experience with data analytics, data wrangling and/or data blending/integration
• Proficient knowledge of data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, Google Analytics, etc.)
• Familiarity with SQL at high level, being able to read, interpret and modify existing code 
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of computer applications in the use of research and analysis (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, Stata, etc.)
• Familiarity with school improvement practices and trends as well as Arizona’s school accountability system and Business Rules to A-F Letter Grades
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze data stored in relational databases and report findings
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for all levels and types of audiences (e.g., technical and non-technical)
• Capacity to work cooperatively with teachers, administrators and other employee groups in an educational setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Collaborate with the Research and Evaluation team to build consistent, accurate and available data solutions in specialized software (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, Excel, etc.)
• Produce documentation to ensure consistency, quality and transparency across the district
• Collaborate with Research & Evaluation leadership team to ensure accurate visualizations, data elements and consistent practices are adhered to
• Prepare various reports for professional, technical, and non-technical audiences to provide and/or convey information
• Maintain department procedures and policies in alignment with district, state and federal statutes and regulations
• Foster a continuous learning, professional development and growth mindset amongst team members
• Respond to in-district and out-of-district inquiries for data requests
• Travel to school, district buildings, and professional meetings as required
• Work closely with Research and Evaluation leadership to identify and support data-driven projects aligned with district strategic goals 

• Be able to understand and process low level data to ensure the reliability of data
• Participate in data quality issue analysis and resolution recommendations
• Gather, prepare and facilitate the analysis of specific data needed to monitor the impact of projects aligned with district strategic goals
• Utilize understanding of SQL to be able to change existing queries and reports
• Analyze educational studies, student data and test results to provide information and produce reports for site administrators
• Identify trends and patterns in data, providing meaningful insights and recommendations
• Compile information from internal and external sources (e.g., student records, surveys, federal, state and local governmental agencies, etc.) for use in analysis
• Combine data files from multiple sources (e.g., student records, surveys, federal, state and local governmental agencies, etc.) to efficiently and effectively create analytic datasets
• Provide training on the proper and effective use of data tools
• Perform other duties as assigned

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

SUPERVISION

Senior Research Analyst & Business Intelligence Lead

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.