Analyst, Reporting

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Analyst, Reporting executes analytical and research projects to inform district policies, practices, and day-to-day decisions. Working within established frameworks and guidance, the Analyst obtains and validates data, applies appropriate statistical and analytical methods, and communicates timely, accurate findings to stakeholders. The role involves acquiring, organizing, and analyzing large datasets from multiple sources; assessing data quality; developing performance metrics; and using statistical analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modeling to identify patterns, root causes, and evidence-based recommendations. The Analyst partners with stakeholders to clarify reporting needs and translate business questions into effective analyses and deliverables. They create visualizations and presentations for audiences including internal teams, executive leadership, and the Board, and explain methodologies, data sources, and calculations. The Analyst collaborates on cross-functional projects, facilitates data literacy and training for district and school leaders, and serves as the primary analyst for assigned focus areas while providing additional analytical support as needed. The role also includes other duties as assigned. Employees must have a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools and be able to meet the position’s physical demands with or without accommodations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Mathematics/Statistics, Economics, Education, Social Sciences, Engineering, or a related STEM field.
One or more years of experience in at least three of the following areas: Research, Education, Public Health, Social Policy, or Program Evaluation.
Technical expertise in one or more of: Business Intelligence, Reporting, Dashboarding/Visualizations, Data Science, Analytics, or Programming.
Analysis and modeling expertise in one or more of: Data Analysis, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, or Data Modeling.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity; believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Conduct analytical and research projects by defining research questions, testing hypotheses, validating assumptions, analyzing data, and synthesizing findings into actionable insights.
Acquire, organize, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources; assess data quality and develop metrics to measure and monitor organizational 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 business questions, and translate requirements into analyses and deliverables.
Develop and deliver clear, visually compelling data visualizations and presentations for internal teams, 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.