Senior Advisor - Data Analytics

Shelby County Schools•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Purpose and Scope The Senior Advisor – Data Analytics works closely with the Manager of the Decision Analytics & Information Management team (DAIM) to support efficient and high-quality report delivery to district stakeholders. This position informs the strategic resolution of unusually complex problems, delivers high quality work, and drives continuous process improvement for the DAIM team. The Senior Advisor - Data Analytics lead high complexity, high impact projects/products from ideation to delivery, with an emphasis on measurable, value-added deliverables. This position will also support the technical skill development of Power BI developers outside of the Research and Performance Management department to increase the analytic capacity of the district overall. Essential Job Functions This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this classification but are intended to accurately reflect the primary job elements.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field and related experience in PowerBI, SQL,data analytics or any business intelligence tools where education and experience totaling a minimum of nine (9) years.
PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Specific coursework in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or Data Science is preferred.
A related master’s degree or Ph.D. degree is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops efficient and precise systems to deliver high-quality reporting and aids with developing policies, processes, and procedures to support data quality, access, and integrity in Power BI.
Advises Decision Analytics and Information Management (DAIM) management on Power BI development and technical issues/challenges and recommends innovative and sustainable solutions
Supplies expertise and guidance on all Power BI related topics to find obstacles, generate options, and implement creative solutions to best address user concerns or development challenges.
Leads team in code reviews and ensures fidelity of technical documentation, quality assurance and performance testing for all Power BI reporting in production environment.
Supports engineering team with creating SQL queries for Power BI or ad hoc reporting as needed.
Delivers end-to-end analytics services from data ingestion, analysis, and visualization to documenting insights and recommendations in client deliverables and presentations.
Responsible for translating the information needs of stakeholders into data visualizations that convey actionable insights via compelling visuals.
Collaborates with Decision Analytics and Information Management (DAIM) to generate sprint plans, roadmaps, and realistic timelines.
Supports and trains district stakeholders in Power BI development to increase district capacity for data-driven decision-making.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.