Data Analyst

Los Angeles Unified School District

11d • $39 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 500,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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The current vacancy is in the State Testing Branch. As part of the Office of Data and Accountability, the State Testing Branch coordinates the administration and processing of State and Federally mandated assessments. Our office provides training, State and District guidelines, technical support, and resources for principals and test site coordinators in maintaining test security and ensuring proper test administration.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree or 60 semester units or equivalent from a recognized college or university with coursework to include at least three of the following subjects: statistics, research methods, quantitative analysis, information management, advanced mathematics, computer science, data science, analytics, or related subjects, provided that graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent education proficiency is met.
• One year of experience performing at least two of the following data-related tasks: 1) retrieving, processing, and cleaning data; 2) analyzing data; 3) working with large data sets with sample sizes greater than 2000; 4) and/or merging data files from multiple sources.
• Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States MUST obtain an official, sealed complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees at their own cost. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. Visit https://www.lausd.org/Page/7876 for a list of approved evaluation organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in the aforementioned fields is preferable.
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree in statistics, research methods, quantitative analysis, mathematics, computer science, data science, analytics, or related field may substitute for the required experience.
• The ideal candidate for the Data Analyst position will be able to perform basic data analysis and draw logical conclusions as they will be providing support by pulling, summarizing, and validating data in response to urgent questions from District departments.
• Knowledge of database software programs and data extraction techniques are essential skills as the Data Analyst will frequently run data system queries, extract data, and sort, update, and merge data from a variety of sources.
• They should be able to retrieve, organize, and maintain data from electronic files and various databases as Data Analysts will need to update, maintain, and archive databases, files, reports, and other documentation to ensure continuity and common understanding amongst data users across the District.
• The ideal candidate will also work with various units and departments in order to collect and validate data; therefore, it’s imperative that s/he works effectively both within a team and with others.

Responsibilities

• Provides support by pulling, summarizing, and validating data in respond to urgent questions from District leadership, media, legal authorities for subpoenas and investigations, and Public Records Act requestors.
• Runs data system queries, extracts data, sorts, updates, and merges data files from a variety of sources.
• Processes data from multiple sources applying programming languages such as R and Python and software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Tableau, or other similar programs to create reports, and produce spreadsheets, pivot tables, graphs, and customized data files.
• Compiles and transforms data sets for vendors and researchers and then transfers files via a secure file transfer protocol.
• Updates, maintains, and archives databases, files, reports, and other documentation such as business rules, data sources, policies, and procedures to ensure continuity and common understanding amongst data users across the District.
• Assists with drafting data summaries and other supplementary documentation and materials for District initiatives, meetings, training workshops, and presentations.
• Collects, processes, and validates data for public reporting such as the District’s Open Data Portal, School Accountability Report Cards, School Experience Survey dashboard, as well as, for other District and State reporting requirements.
• Applies de-identification and suppression protocols to ensure cells in data files and tables in reports comply with District and State data privacy policies as well as the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements.
• Assists with the investigation of discrepancies in District data systems by documenting and reporting findings to ensure the continued validity and reliability of District data.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Paid Holidays: 13 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree