Data Analyst (NY)
Excellence Community Schools Data Analyst (NY)
Who We Are
Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally recognized model, which originated in our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School.
Our Mission and Vision
Our schools prepare young scholars to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private, and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development. We accomplish this by offering a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum, which at the earliest of grades has an eye towards college preparation. To achieve this, our schools create a supportive and caring environment that consistently holds high expectations for all students. We offer a differentiated, project-based learning environment that seeks to develop high-level analytical and critical-thinking skills in all our students. Our engaging and rigorous approach to educating our scholars is implemented by a collaborative team of teachers.
Who We Need
We are seeking a Data Analyst to support reporting, data quality processes, analytical projects, and data-driven decision making across the organization. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy, develop actionable insights, and support operational and strategic initiatives through analysis and reporting.
The Data Analyst will also support quantitative analysis and data-informed planning to evaluate program effectiveness, monitor operational performance, and inform strategic decision-making across schools and organizational functions. This may include analyzing trends, assessing outcomes of organizational initiatives, supporting enrollment and operational planning, and supporting academic and operational reporting processes such as report cards and progress monitoring.
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with large datasets. This position is well-suited for a professional with strong technical aptitude and an interest in data analytics, reporting, statistical analysis, and operational problem-solving in an education setting.
Key Responsibilities/Duties
Reporting & Analytics
- Create and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and visualizations for operational and academic stakeholders.
- Support report card, progress monitoring, enrollment, attendance, assessment, and other school-based reporting processes.
- Conduct analyses to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that support school and organizational goals.
- Present findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Quantitative Analysis & Strategic Support
- Support analytical projects using quantitative and statistical methods.
- Conduct trend analysis and support forecasting and planning initiatives using historical and operational data.
- Analyze program effectiveness and operational outcomes to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Identify patterns, risk indicators, and opportunities for operational and academic improvement.
Data Quality & Data Management
- Perform data validation, auditing, cleaning, and quality assurance checks across multiple systems and datasets.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve data inconsistencies, missing values, and reporting anomalies.
- Support efforts to improve data accuracy, consistency, reliability, and documentation practices.
- Maintain documentation related to reports, metrics, business rules, and data processes.
Data Systems Support
- Support the maintenance and monitoring of data systems and data warehouse processes.
- Assist with data integration, transformation, and validation activities.
- Troubleshoot data discrepancies, report issues, and address system-related data concerns.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support operational and reporting needs across schools and departments.
Collaboration & Operational Support
- Work collaboratively with school-based and central teams to understand reporting and analytical needs.
- Support users with dashboards, reports, data interpretation, and troubleshooting.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to analytics, reporting, and data governance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant analytics experience; or Master’s degree in a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with data analysis concepts and statistical methods.
- Experience working with spreadsheets and datasets.
- Basic proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating data.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to communicate findings clearly and effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
- Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or similar).
- Familiarity with Python or R for data analysis and data cleaning.
- Understanding of relational databases and data warehouse concepts.
- Knowledge of ETL processes and data transformation workflows.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis techniques such as regression, forecasting, or trend analysis.
- Ability to interpret data and provide actionable recommendations.
- Experience working in K-12 education, nonprofit, healthcare, or mission-driven organizations is a plus.
- Familiarity with student information systems, enrollment data, attendance data, assessment data, or report card processes is a plus.
Technical Skills
- Python or R
- Power BI
- SQL
- Excel
- Data visualization tools
- Statistical analysis
- Data cleaning and validation
- Reporting and dashboard development
Soft Skills
- Problem-solving mindset
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Critical thinking and curiosity
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational skills
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Interested in using data to support educational outcomes and organizational decision-making.
- Curious and eager to learn new analytical tools and techniques.
- Comfortable working with data and identifying patterns, trends, or operational challenges.
- Able to balance technical tasks with communication and collaboration.
- Interested in applying analytical and quantitative methods to solve operational and educational problems.
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting Salary $65,000. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan – Employer Match
- Leave: Paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, and FMLA.
- Additional Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement.