Data Strategist

Job Summary

The OCCS Data Strategist supports OCCS departments in developing and implementing data-driven strategies to improve school culture and student outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development of strategic plans and metrics.
• Maintaining and monitoring departmental metrics and measurements.
• Collaborating with department leaders to enhance program effectiveness.
• Providing consultative support and facilitating data-driven discussions.
• Managing data dissemination and cross-departmental projects.
• Conducting analysis and reporting on large datasets.
• Supporting ongoing operations and responding to internal data requests.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, social science, public policy, non-profit management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience as a data analyst or data strategist.
• Experience writing code with data analytic tools (SQL, SAS, R, SPSS, STATA, etc.).
• Experience using data to drive continuous improvement and professional development.
• Experience in an urban education system with a focus on teaching and learning, social, emotional, and behavioral supports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in data analytic tools and statistical software (SAS, R, SPSS, STATA, Excel, Google Workspace).
• Strong data visualization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Commitment to analytic practice and adherence to enterprise analytic tool sets (SAS or SQL).

Conditions of Employment

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency.
• Comprehensive health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, pension plans, and retirement savings options.
• Paid leave, sick leave, vacation days, parental leaves, short-term disability, religious holidays, and work-life balance.