Analyst - School Performance Reivew

Essential Responsibilities

• Evaluate school district programs and operations for inefficiencies, compliance with laws and regulations, and industry best practices.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends and performance gaps.
• Interview school district personnel to gather information on program operations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and nonbiased reports that contain findings and recommendations for school districts to improve or initiate changes that produce efficiencies and cost savings.
• Present reports to various legislative and public entities.
• Request data and information from various entities, independently analyze and interpret data, develop recommendations for school district action, and concisely report the results in a format appropriate for a wide variety of audiences.
• Apply knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to public education and school districts.
• Contribute to agency projects and perform related work as assigned.

Essential Attributes and Skills

• Communicate professionally in writing and orally (including presentations in formal and informal settings).
• Create timely, relevant, accurate, and polished work products.
• Use business software successfully (i.e. Word, Excel, and customized applications).
• Analyze, synthesize, and summarize quantitative and qualitative information, including the ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights.
• Identify alternatives and make recommendations supported with evidence.
• Willing and able to travel for one to two weeks at a time up to three times a year.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information and follow agency protocols.
• Work at a computer and desk for extended periods of time.

Attributes Required of Every LBB Employee

• Embrace agency mission/core values and follow policies, procedures, and processes.
• Work effectively with LBB management and staff, as well as all external customers.
• Coordinate, collaborate and employ good interpersonal skills; demonstrate positive outlook.
• Balance concurrent projects, work under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities/deadlines.
• Act with motivation, organization, and attention to details; complete tasks with an appropriate level of independence.
• Be punctual and have regular attendance.
• Work overtime on nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to meet agency deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Graduation with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.
• Course-work or degree in public policy or administration, program evaluation, quantitative/qualitative research, educational measurement/research, financial analysis, accounting, auditing, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience auditing or evaluating programs and operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical software and tools (e.g., Excel, Python, SAS, or R) is preferred.
• Experience working in public school districts is preferred.
• Two years of progressively responsible full-time work experience is preferred.