Data Analyst

About KIPP LA Schools

KIPP LA Schools is a non-profit organization that operates free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public charter schools. Our schools, which serve elementary and middle school students in East and South Los Angeles, are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of 162 schools in 20 states and DC. KIPP schools are dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life.

KIPP LA’s mission is to teach the academic skills, foster the intellectual habits, and cultivate the character traits needed for our students to thrive in high school, college, and life. Through the success of our students, the KIPP LA team and family will serve as a model of excellence and collaborate with others to raise the quality of education in Los Angeles.

KIPP LA’s schools feature a strong culture of achievement. Our curricula are designed to provide students a well-rounded education, with sufficient time dedicated to academics, the arts, enrichment, and physical education. KIPP LA’s educators are committed to continually improving their teaching skills, and to giving students the support and motivation they need to excel in school and beyond.

KIPP LA operates eleven schools – five elementary and six middle schools – and serves more than 4,000 students. Our annual consolidated operating budget is approximately $60 million. By 2020, KIPP LA will grow to 20 schools serving more than 10,000 students.

Job Overview

The Data Analyst will be part of the Academics team and will report to the Senior Data Analyst.  S/he will play an integral role in the data team’s effort to efficiently and effectively support the expanding number of KIPP schools in Los Angeles and the School Support Center through building and maintaining the data warehouse, automating data processes, and providing access to data analysis and reports that will allow staff to make decisions in the best interest of our students. S/he will maintain a largely project-based and dynamic workflow with a wide array of responsibilities, including data analysis, automated and ad hoc data report creation, and data systems integration and automation.

Essential Functions

With support from the Senior Data Analyst, the Data Analyst will be responsible for:

Data Analysis

?      Apply appropriate statistical methods and analysis tools to analyze student data in response to data requests and strategic priorities

?      Work with schools to plan and prioritize short-term and long-term analytics needs

?      Complete ad hoc data analysis requests in a timely and efficient manner

?      Create analysis reports/dashboards for various stakeholders in Tableau, Google Apps, MS Excel or other tools as requested

?      Write SQL queries to auto-populate data dashboards and reports via direct connection to KIPP LA’s data warehouse

?      Work with Senior Data Analyst to build out a new analytics website

?      Conduct user experience research to design sustainable and user-friendly dashboards and website

?      Continue professional development on Tableau

Data Warehouse Integration and Automation

?      Manage data integration to and from KIPP LA’s SQL Server. Data sources include, but are not limited to: Illuminate, various blended learning programs, Salesforce, MealTime, HR database, Excel Spreadsheets, etc.

?      Work with vendors to set-up automatic and ad-hoc provisioning of student accounts

?      Work with schools and the Instructional Technology Specialist to maintain student accounts

?      Write queries and batch commands to create flat files and automate scheduled exports into File Transfer Protocols 

Requirements

?      Bachelor’s Degree required

?      Minimum of two years’ work experience preferred

?      Ability and proven track record for managing and analyzing large datasets

?      Knowledge of statistical methods of analyzing data

?      Knowledge of visualization best practices

?      Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel required

?      Experience with Business Intelligence tools a plus (Tableau, Qlikview, Microstrategy, etc.)

?      Database management experience a plus

?      Scripting experience a plus, but willingness to learn required (SQL, R, Python, Batch, JavaScript, HTML, etc.)

?      Google Apps experience a plus

?      High attention to detail

?      Ability to quickly learn new skills

?      Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills

?      Insatiable curiosity

?      Maintains professionalism and confidentiality as it relates to classified information

?      Professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative

?      Self-starter comfortable in an entrepreneurial, start-up environment

?      Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy environment with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

?      Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and collaborative working style

?      A sense of humor

?      Unquestioned commitment to KIPP LA’s mission and values

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time exempt position. We offer a competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.

To Apply

Please visit http://kippcareers.force.com/JobDetail?id=a0Xd0000005PJNY

to complete an application. You will be required to submit a formal cover letter and resume.

KIPP LA is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and we encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. KIPP LA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.