Elections and Data Analyst

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

20h•$55,000 - $72,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about supporting fair and accurate elections? Join the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office in a dynamic role that supports fair and transparent school district elections while using data to drive informed decision-making. This position coordinates and administers school district candidate and ballot issue elections in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes, ensuring processes run smoothly and accurately. The role also analyzes and interprets school business data to support reporting, strengthen operations, and provide valuable insights to leadership and school districts. This is your chance to make a real impact on local schools and the community!

Requirements

Two years of experience in developing and implementing enterprise-scale reports and dashboards, including experience with data implementations
Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, data analytics, statistics, or a related field
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Must possess or have the ability to possess by the time of hire a valid driver’s license and background clearance
Must obtain and maintain annual Arizona Election Officer certification after hiring

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of school district operations, governance, and organizational structures
Experience providing high-quality customer service, including assessing stakeholder needs, maintaining service standards, and ensuring client and constituent satisfaction
Experience using administrative and analytical tools to support operations, including managing records, developing reports or dashboards, and utilizing data to inform decision-making

Responsibilities

Coordinate and administer school district candidate and ballot issue elections, including general, special, and recall elections, in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes
Serve as filing officer for candidate documentation, petitions, and ballot measures; compile, review, and distribute election materials, and assist candidates and districts throughout the election process
Produce school district Voter Information Publicity Pamphlets, coordinating with districts, vendors, and County Elections to ensure accurate and timely materials for voters
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and business tools to support school districts, managers, and community stakeholders in data-driven decision-making
Gather, document, and translate reporting and dashboard requirements into actionable specifications, ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple data sources
Analyze, evaluate, and integrate data, performing statistical analysis, identifying trends or anomalies, and providing insights to support operational and strategic decisions
Communicate effectively with staff, districts, vendors, and community members via email, phone, presentations, and meetings, providing guidance, training, and data-driven insights
Maintain detailed election and data records, strategic plans, and online information to ensure transparency, compliance, and efficient operations
Collaborate with County Elections, County Attorney, County Recorder, school districts, and internal teams to resolve election-related issues, process recall petitions, approve ballot proofs, and provide data or information for court hearings
Collaborate, create, and maintain data dashboards for a variety of education-related data environments, homeschool and private school trends, general enrollment, demographic trends, literacy, mathematics, science, and STEM proficiencies, professional development, and district financial health
Support leadership and cross-functional teams by providing election and data expertise, participating in professional development, cross-training staff, and assisting with other duties as assigned by the Chief Deputy

Benefits

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options based on business needs
Work under an elected official
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center
Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1