SENIOR ANALYST, REPORTING AND ANALYTICS

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

4h•$81,928 - $98,314

About The Position

The Research, Analytics, Assessment, & Data Department at Denver Public Schools is seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Student Data Analytics team. The individual in this role will independently lead end-to-end analytical and research initiatives, from framing complex or ambiguous problems through delivering actionable insights and recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is both a technical expert and an effective communicator, bringing an inquisitive mindset and advanced analytical methods to contribute to the development and dissemination of rigorous education research across the district.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business, Mathematics/Statistics, Economics, Education, Social Sciences, Engineering, or related STEM fields
Strong background in statistical and quantitative methodology for the social sciences, including experimental and quasi-experimental design for causal inference, multilevel/hierarchical modeling, longitudinal data analysis, measurement theory and psychometrics, and predictive analytics
Technical expertise in data management/curation (including cleaning, processing, and reshaping data across various sources for analysis) using R; experience with other statistical software (e.g., SQL, Python) a plus
Content experience working in an educational, social science, or youth-focused research area
Demonstrated track record of independently executing a complete research workflow from conceptualization to final product
Experience in at least 3 of the following areas: Research, Education, Public Health, Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology, Statistics, Program Evaluation, Technical expertise: Business Intelligence, Reporting, Dashboarding / Visualizations, Data Science, Analytics, Programming. Analysis and modeling: Data Analysis, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Data Modeling
Commitment to advancing racial and educational excellence and working to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community
Permanent home address in Colorado
Ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD Degree preferred, ideally in a social science discipline (e.g., Economics, Education, Psychology, Public Health, or Sociology)
experience with other statistical software (SQL, Python) and other programming a plus
Experience creating ad-hoc data-based reports for decision making, including KPIs, scorecards, and dashboards preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver complex, high impact analytical and research workstreams, serving as the primary point of contact for assigned focus areas.
Independently frame ambiguous or complex problems by defining research questions, analytic approaches, success criteria, and hypotheses, and by guiding execution from data validation through synthesis and stakeholder presentation
Support the development and execution of rigorous observational studies, surveys, program evaluations, and quasi-experimental designs.
Partner with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify and define research questions that support district goals.
Own end-to-end execution of research projects from problem framing through delivery, including determining suitable data sources, study designs, and statistical modeling approaches.
Develop metrics and performance indicators that support district-wide decision-making.
Prepare and present analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders, translating complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives and visualizations.
Facilitate data-informed meetings and discussions, guiding stakeholders through interpretation of findings, surfacing implications and trade offs, and supporting alignment on decisions and next steps.
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and credibility of analyses and data products, adhering to data governance, privacy, and quality standards.
Serve as a trusted analytical advisor and subject matter expert, partnering across departments to address complex, cross-functional challenges and evaluate strategic options and/or support additional work, as assigned
Lead predictive modeling and forecasting analyses that support long-term district planning.
Provide analytic quality assurance and validation of colleagues’ analyses.
Build analytical capacity across the district by developing internal methodological and analytical standards, guidelines, templates, and best practices, strengthening data literacy and effective data use.
Extract and evaluate large, complex datasets, ensuring data quality, integrity, and appropriate use.