Senior Data Strategist

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Demographics and Planning, the Senior Data Strategist will support the Department of Planning and Data Management by conducting sophisticated analysis of the district’s public and confidential data. The Senior Data Strategist will provide strategic analysis, data management, and accurate demographic and geospatial data to inform decisions regarding CPS schools and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Co-manage the district’s demographic and enrollment data to ensure effective organizational decision-making and improve CPS's ability to clearly communicate with the public
• Manage the creation of various studies, reports, and materials for the purpose of providing project updates and/or conveying other information required for district-wide planning and decision-making
• Lead the development of annual and multi-year enrollment projections to help guide OPM’s planning efforts
• Produce grade-by-grade enrollment projections using a combination of internal historical data and external demographic/census data
• Create static and dynamic data visualizations using business intelligence software
• Lead the development, management, and expansion of geospatial technology to facilitate student assignment and enrollment analysis
• Deliver professional-quality map documents and data visualizations to inform district-wide planning and decision-making
• Work with various departments across CPS to support important strategic district initiatives through geospatial mapping and data analysis
• Respond to public inquiries regarding attendance area assignments
• Act as a business owner of the School Data Management System
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Minimum of six (6) years of geographic information systems (GIS) software and programming, including professional experience with ESRI products (ArcMAP 10.x, ArcGIS Pro) and related extensions (Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Community Analyst, Model Builder).
• Expertise with Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and/or Google Sheets, inclusive of the ability to combine and report on datasets
• Experience writing code with data analytic tools (SAS, R, Python, SPSS, STATA, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High level of proficiency with ESRI products (ArcMAP 10.x, ArcGIS Pro) and related extensions (Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Community Analyst, Model Builder)
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational, communication (oral and written), and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, respond immediately to multiple constituencies, and meet established deadlines
• Effective strategic planning capabilities and the ability to align/manage activities toward goal fulfillment
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, technical and non-technical personnel, and across departmental boundaries
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps

Conditions of Employment

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
• Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life