Senior Analyst, Talent Planning and Management

Success Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

30d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Schooling organization in a data and insights capacity. The role will provide analytical support across all Schooling services, with a particular focus on talent planning and management. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to inform decisions on staffing, hiring, headcount planning, performance, and talent development. This work will involve building reports, developing models, and delivering analysis to support initiatives such as staffing forecasts, promotion cycles, performance tracking, and incentive planning. This position is suited for a detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working across multiple teams. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, the ability to translate data into actionable insights, and a commitment to supporting the sustainable growth and success of our schools. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, data-driven environments, enjoys solving complex systems challenges, and is motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

4+ years of experience supporting strategy, operations, or project management in dynamic, high-growth environments—with a strong focus on data analysis, stakeholder coordination, and insight generation to inform strategic decision-making.
Proven experience contributing to large-scale, cross-functional initiatives by providing data insights, operational analyses, and reports that help drive alignment and monitor progress across teams in fast-paced environments.
Exceptional analytical and systems thinking skills, with a focus on evaluating workflows, conducting root cause analysis, and identifying data-driven, scalable solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Foundational knowledge of AI optimization with an understanding of how it can be applied to efficiently lead the day-to-day work, streamline processes, enhance system performance, improve operational efficiency, and support scalable solutions.
Skilled in partnering with technical and functional teams to mine data from multiple platforms (e.g., HRIS platforms like Workday or SAP), ensuring alignment between business requirements and system capabilities while reducing inefficiencies.
Proficient in project and program management, with experience supporting the successful execution and scaling of initiatives through strong analytical tracking, reporting, and performance measurement.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to distill complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Takes initiative and ownership for work from start to finish, addresses risks proactively, learns from past experiences, and holds oneself accountable to consistently raise the bar.
Bachelor’s degree required

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth analyses of talent planning and management workflows, systems, and staffing models to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities for automation, optimization, and scalability.
Design and maintain performance tracking systems that use both quantitative and qualitative measures to evaluate the effectiveness of talent management processes and drive continuous improvement.
Build predictive models and analytical tools to inform workforce planning, forecasting, and long-term talent pipeline development for school-based staff.
Partner with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable strategies that enhance staffing forecasts, promotion cycles, performance tracking, and incentive programs.
Deliver clear, insight-driven recommendations to guide strategic decisions and ensure accurate projections of school-based staffing and leadership needs over a multi-year horizon.
Create and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards that provide transparency into talent initiatives and outcomes, enabling data-informed decision-making.
Produce high-quality executive reports, analyses, and presentations, synthesizing complex findings into concise, compelling narratives.
Apply strong project and program management methodologies to ensure effective execution, organizational alignment, and operational excellence within the Schooling team.