Director, Data Insights & Optimization

3DE National•Atlanta, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Data Insights & Optimization serves as a strategic partner to 3DE National, transforming data into meaningful insights that drive informed decision-making, continuous improvement, and stronger organizational performance. The role analyzes state-reported, district-provided, and internally collected data to identify trends, evaluate outcomes, and develop actionable insights and resources that support national planning, implementation, and strategic decision-making. Working with cross-functional 3DE National partners, the Director helps ensure data is accurate, accessible, and meaningful while strengthening how leaders interpret and use information. The role supports more consistent and effective data collection, reporting, and application by identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, analytical resources, and organizational data practices. It helps improve the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of network data; increase use of reporting resources and data literacy tools; provide leaders with visibility into key performance indicators and strategic priorities; and translate findings into recommendations that inform implementation quality, operational effectiveness, and student outcomes. This hybrid position is largely remote, requires one day per week in person at the 3DE office, and requires the selected candidate to reside in the Metro Atlanta area and within an existing 3DE market to support collaboration with local and national partners.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in data analysis, data storytelling, educational research, business intelligence, or a related analytical field.
Experience working with K–12 education data, state accountability systems, or district performance reporting.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets, identify meaningful trends, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse audiences.
Experience developing reports, presentations, and data resources that support organizational planning and decision-making.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly and accessibly.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and experience working with large datasets.
Must reside in the Metro Atlanta area and within an existing 3DE market.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the 3DE instructional model and its enabling structures is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting data quality assurance, validation, or data governance processes.
Experience designing or facilitating trainings that build data literacy and support effective data use.
Experience working in a nonprofit or other mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities

Analyze state-reported, district-provided, and internally collected data to identify school-, district-, and national-level trends, performance patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
Translate complex data into meaningful insights, actionable recommendations, reports, and resources that support planning, implementation, and decision-making across 3DE National.
Develop briefing materials, presentations, and guidance to help organizational leaders interpret 3DE outcomes, operational metrics, state accountability data, and other key performance indicators.
Research and prepare analytical profiles of prospective schools to inform national planning and expansion decisions.
Develop and support trainings, guidance, and learning resources that build 3DE National staff confidence in interpreting and using data effectively.
Partner with the 3DE National Data Team to support timely collection, validation, and processing of school and district data.
Monitor data submission timelines and coordinate follow-up activities to improve the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of network data.
Conduct quality assurance reviews of cleaned and aggregated datasets before inclusion in the organization's Data Library, investigate discrepancies, and support data integrity.
Prepare recurring status reports and performance summaries that give leadership visibility into data collection progress, key milestones, performance indicators, and emerging priorities.
Partner with 3DE National leaders and cross-functional teams to understand evolving data needs and develop practical resources that improve data accessibility, interpretation, and utilization.
Build collaborative relationships across teams to ensure data products and reporting tools support organizational priorities.
Identify and advance opportunities to strengthen reporting processes, improve data resources and tools, increase effective use of information, and enhance how insights are translated into decisions and actions.
Evaluate the effectiveness and utilization of reporting resources, analytical tools, and data practices; use stakeholder feedback and usage patterns to recommend improvements to organizational decision-making.