ANALYST, REPORTING

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

15h•$70,896 - $85,075

About The Position

Denver Public Schools’ Research, Analytics, Assessment, & Data Department is seeking an Analyst to join the Student Data Analytics team. The Analyst supports research and reporting by obtaining and validating data, applying appropriate statistical and analytical methods, and communicating findings clearly to stakeholders. Working within established frameworks and guidance, the role provides timely, accurate insights to inform district policies, practices, and day-to-day decision-making. The position processes and analyzes large datasets, assesses data quality, develops performance metrics, and applies statistical and other analytical methods to identify patterns and make evidence-based recommendations. The Analyst works with internal and external stakeholders to understand reporting and research needs, produces visualizations and presentations for varied audiences, and helps build district and school leaders’ data literacy. The role serves as the primary analyst for assigned focus areas and provides additional analytical support as needed. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a social science discipline, extensive experience analyzing complex quantitative data using R, and experience designing and documenting reproducible analytic pipelines and workflows. Applicants must have a permanent home address in Colorado and be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations. Annual salary is $70,896–$85,075. Applications will be received until October 30, 2026; if the position is not filled by then, later applications may be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social science discipline, such as Economics, Education, Psychology, Public Health, or Sociology.
Extensive experience analyzing complex quantitative data using R.
Proven experience designing, building, and documenting streamlined, fully reproducible analytic pipelines and workflows so analyses can be independently validated, audited, and efficiently scaled for routine district reporting.
At least one year of experience in at least three of the following areas: Research, Education, Public Health, Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology, Program Evaluation, Business Intelligence, Reporting, Dashboarding/Visualizations, Data Science, Analytics, Programming, Applied Statistics, or Data Modeling.
Commitment to advancing racial and educational excellence and working to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
Permanent home address in Colorado.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with statistical software other than R, such as SQL or Python.

Responsibilities

Process and analyze large datasets from multiple sources and synthesize results into actionable insights for district stakeholders.
Assess data quality and develop metrics to measure and monitor district performance.
Apply statistical analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modeling to identify patterns, root causes, and evidence-based recommendations.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to clarify reporting needs, understand research questions, and translate requirements into analyses and deliverables.
Develop and deliver clear, visually compelling data visualizations and presentations for audiences ranging from internal teams to executive leadership and the Board; explain methodologies, data sources, and calculations.
Collaborate with team members on cross-functional analyses and projects, contributing to shared outcomes and a positive, solutions-oriented team culture.
Design and facilitate data literacy and training sessions for district and school leaders to build capacity in data analysis, interpretation, and communication.
Serve as the primary analyst for assigned focus areas and provide additional analytical support as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.