Job Description
Data Analyst-(50027430)
Description
Job Title:Data Analyst
Reports To:Director of Strategic Projects
Salary:beginning at $57,390
Union Affiliation:This position is not represented by a Union.
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest-improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities and who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment, and vision. Will you join us?Job Summary
Provides administrative and analytic support to internal and external constituents. Designs, modifies, develops, maintains, and implements data software and tracking systems. Creates reports/dashboards, develops automated metrics dashboards of key business metrics at requested frequencies, and provides ad hoc data analysis. Troubleshoots, maintains databases, and serves as a resource to District personnel and representatives of external organizations.Essential Functions
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Fulfill data requests from upper District management, media sources, outside benchmarking organizations, government agencies, and other internal and external customers; refine requests for information to support improved decision-making.
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Design, implement, maintain, validate, and analyze data maintained in databases to ensure accuracy; identify areas for data quality improvement and collaborate with team members to resolve issues.
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Prepare analytical data reports for multifunctional purposes on a regular and ad hoc basis; identify, map, and integrate new data sources.
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Troubleshoot and provide end-user support for databases in the assigned division.
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Create reports utilizing the District’s data warehouse.
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Serve as a resource for development projects.
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Provide data and technical support to various administrative offices and schools to enable data-driven decision-making.
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Furnish data to external constituents to inform and foster positive relationships.
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Develop reporting tools that capture pertinent academic and climate indicators such as school-wide and student-level performance data.
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Develop clear, simple, visual displays of data that inform high-stakes decisions.
Talent Specialty
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Review Talent trends, including turnover; create reports to monitor data quality and track changes in positions for instructional and non-instructional staff.
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Collect, monitor, and report on Talent metrics to support departmental goals.
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Collaborate with the lead Talent team to gather, create, and analyze data to establish key findings; ensure data adheres to documented standards and policies.
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Compile and analyze periodic and ad hoc reports to support informed decision-making by the Talent team; resolve issues arising from data audits.
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Assist in developing departmental databases as resource information repositories.
Qualifications
..Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
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Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience with database technology, educational data reporting and analysis, and/or educational performance data.
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Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent in collaboration with the assigned office.
NOTE:An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated Knowledge of:
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Various databases such as FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access
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Reporting applications such as Crystal Reports and District mainframe Disystems
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Google Docs
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Applied statistics and using information to change behaviors and outcomes
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Administrative policies and practicesDemonstrated Ability to:
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Create and generate reports using Crystal Reports or other District reporting tools, analyzing data from the District’s mainframe system
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Manipulate data using spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel
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Prepare statistical reports using statistical software such as STATA or SPSS
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Meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
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Work independently in a fluid environment and as part of a team to accomplish goals
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Think analytically and logically
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Support administrators in the attainment of District goals and objectives
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Operate a personal computer
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Express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal staff and external partners
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Give attention to detail
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Apply problem-solving skills in the maintenance of databases and tracking systems
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Be passionate about educational equity
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Be passionate about using quantitative analysis to drive policyDisclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Nondiscrimination Statement
The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.
Primary Location:Talent Administration (9401)
Job:Central Office
Organization:The School District of Philadelphia
Regular
Employee Status:Non-Management
Job Posting:Jul 25, 2025, 11:45:04 PM
Union Affiliation:Not represented by a union
Overtime Status:Exempt
Unposting Date:Aug 29, 2025, 10:59:00 PM