Director, Data Reporting and Visualization

District of Columbia Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) seeks a Director, Data Reporting and Visualization to lead a team that designs, builds, and maintains data systems and reporting platforms. The role ensures DCPS leaders have access to accurate, timely, and actionable data about students and schools.

You will develop data management and data quality systems, integrate data across operational, instructional, and administrative domains, and report consistently in reports, dashboards, and collections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five to seven years of related work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in education public administration is a plus.
• Experience in leading direct reports or technical projects and breaking down development phases into discrete tasks.
• Experience in data system architecture and development, reporting tools and software (e.g., MS SQL), ETL concepts and tools, and analytics platforms (Power BI).
• Ability to discern appropriate programming tools and openness to free/open-source software when possible.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Obsessive attention to detail and accuracy of information.

Responsibilities

• Sets the vision for how the Data Reporting and Visualization team will design, build and deploy tools and systems to ensure DCPS leaders have data to track progress.
• Oversees the design and development of data reporting systems for DCPS leaders and offices.
• Designs and implements architecture that integrates daily data and makes data available to multiple stakeholders.
• Directs and supports team members through design thinking and lean methods.
• Directs technical resources (contractors and FTE) for data systems and visualization functions.
• Ensures data in strategic reports and BI platforms meet needs and are accurate and timely.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analytics

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS SQL

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Director, Data Reporting and Visualization

The mission of theOfficeofData and Technology is to support schools and the districtas a whole touse technology and data effectively to accelerate student achievement. TheOfficeincludes the following teams:

TheInformation Technologyteam provides DCPS students and staff in every school with the infrastructure,systems, and supportto use technology effectively to accelerate student achievement.

TheDatateam ensures stakeholders at all levels of the organization have access toaccurate,timely, and relevant data, conducting analysis and research, and building school-based capacity to use data tools to inform planning and decision-making.

TheEnterprise Applicationteam leads the district’s efforts to ensure all DCPS students and staff, in every school, have application technology andsystemsneeded to be successful.

TheDatateam ensures stakeholders at all levels of the organization have access toaccurate,timely, and relevant data, conducting analysis and research, and building school-based capacity to use data tools to inform planning and decision-making.

The Director, Data Reporting and Visualization will lead a team responsible for designing, building and maintaining the data systems and reporting and visualization platforms that ensure DCPS leaders and Offices have access to accurate, timely, and actionable data about our students and schools. Specifically, the Director will develop and manage the data systems that organize our key student outcomes data so the data are accessible to stakeholders and will work with stakeholder Offices to ensure data are reported consistently in reports, dashboards, and collections. In addition, the incumbent will develop data management and data quality systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting of relevant data.

Pursuant to Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, the School Safety Omnibus Amendment Act (SSOAA), Title 6-B, Chapter 4 of the DC Municipal Regulations, and the Criminal Background Checks for the Protection of Children Act; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying DCPS Central Services positions are subject to the following checks and tests: Criminal background check; Sex Offender Registry check; Consumer credit check (as applicable).

Position Overview

The mission of theOfficeofData and Technology is to support schools and the districtas a whole touse technology and data effectively to accelerate student achievement. TheOfficeincludes the following teams:

• TheInformation Technologyteam provides DCPS students and staff in every school with the infrastructure,systems, and supportto use technology effectively to accelerate student achievement.

• TheDatateam ensures stakeholders at all levels of the organization have access toaccurate,timely, and relevant data, conducting analysis and research, and building school-based capacity to use data tools to inform planning and decision-making.

• TheEnterprise Applicationteam leads the district’s efforts to ensure all DCPS students and staff, in every school, have application technology andsystemsneeded to be successful.

TheDatateam ensures stakeholders at all levels of the organization have access toaccurate,timely, and relevant data, conducting analysis and research, and building school-based capacity to use data tools to inform planning and decision-making.

The Director, Data Reporting and Visualization will lead a team responsible for designing, building and maintaining the data systems and reporting and visualization platforms that ensure DCPS leaders and Offices have access to accurate, timely, and actionable data about our students and schools. Specifically, the Director will develop and manage the data systems that organize our key student outcomes data so the data are accessible to stakeholders and will work with stakeholder Offices to ensure data are reported consistently in reports, dashboards, and collections. In addition, the incumbent will develop data management and data quality systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting of relevant data.

Pursuant to Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, the School Safety Omnibus Amendment Act (SSOAA), Title 6-B, Chapter 4 of the DC Municipal Regulations, and the Criminal Background Checks for the Protection of Children Act; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying DCPS Central Services positions are subject to the following checks and tests: Criminal background check; Sex Offender Registry check; Consumer credit check (as applicable).

The Director, Data Reporting and Visualization will report to the Senior Director, Data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sets the vision for how the Data Reporting and visualization team will design, build and deploy a set of tools and systems to ensure DCPS leaders and offices have the data to track progress and make decisions. Works across offices to understand DCPS needs and integrate into overall strategy.
• Oversees the design and development of data reporting systems that ensure DCPS leaders and Offices have the data to track progress and make decisions; and works across Offices to understand DCPS needs and integrate into overall strategy.
• Responsible for designing and implementing the architecture that integrates daily operational, instructional, assessment, and administrative data and ensures data are available to multiple stakeholders; and suggests techniques and approaches to improve database performance.
• Directs and supports team members in the design thinking process to develop final products that meet the needs of DCPS leaders and offices; Leverages lean design principles in generating solutions, gathering feedback and developing iterations over time that improve usability and functionality.
• Directs the work of technical development resources, both contractor and FTE, who support the design, implementation, operations, and maintenance of data systems, reporting and visualization functions.
• Ensures that appropriate data are available in a set of strategic data reports, analytical views, and business intelligence platforms that meet the district’s needs, are easy to understand, and are accurate, timely, and actionable, including DCPS Data Analysis Center (DDAC), a series of data insights dashboard; works with project managers, users, stakeholders, and others to design user-centric database and reporting tools; and designs service-oriented architecture to improve data availability and data quality.
• Implements rigorous data quality assurance protocols, including required systems and roles.
• Maintains up-to-date technical documentation and code version; expertly documents code using internal comments, database diagrams, system diagrams, and other external documents; and oversees data models, data architecture, and database interface code for critical applications.
• Works collaboratively with a variety of individuals to design, develop, and configure custom and/or commercial-off-the- shelf (COTS) database and software applications to support data reporting.
• Manages the Data Request Tool (DRT) ticketing application for all central data requests and assigns requests to direct reports.
• Evaluates software for alignment with emerging needs, design, extendibility, flexibility, and integration; monitors industry trends and identifies emerging technologies that should be adopted; stays abreast of industry trends related to database management; and identifies new tools and technologies to leverage for user-centric design.
• Works collaboratively with other departments and agencies to meet data reporting requirements and exchange of data, including required state and federal data collections; builds relationships and liaises with various internal departments to drive collaboration and project success; interacts with and responds effectively to urgent requests from multiple internal and external DCPS stakeholders; and works across multiple offices to address critical data issues that involve multiple departments.
• Assesses team’s programmatic talent needs and implements hiring, training/professional development strategies, and organizational design appropriately; guides and coaches direct reports and other team members; and keeps team members informed of internal and external developments affecting their areas of responsibility.
• Identifies and systematizes successful operational and project management methods across the department; and develops and implements annual department budget and allocation of staff and resources.
• Stays closely aware of projects, high-level initiatives, and emerging issues across DCPS organization; and pro-actively helps to adjust department approach based on changes in direction, priorities, and resources.Keeps informed about innovations, developments in policy, and research; and advises DCPS senior management team on proposed legislation, policies, and procedures affecting the specific department and projects assigned.Builds senior-level relationships across internal departments and Offices to drive collaboration and project success; interacts with and responds effectively to urgent requests from multiple internal and external DCPS stakeholders; and supports the Deputy Chief, Data in developing data governance policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five to seven years of related work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
• Previous experience in leading direct reports or technical projects and breaking down development phases into discrete tasks.
• Previous experience in data system architecture and development, reporting tools and software (e.g., MS SQL), ETL concepts and tools, and analytics platforms, such as Microsoft Power BI preferred; and, at a minimum, a strong candidate will have working knowledge of the technology stack and the ability to learn quickly on the job by leveraging experience and expertise of direct reports.
• Ability to discern the right programming tool for a given process; and exposure and willingness to adopt free and open-source software when possible.
• Previous experience managing direct reports.
• Previous exposure to or experience in education public administration, performance management, strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, operations, or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences clearly.
• Obsessive attention to detail and accuracy of information.

DCPS Values

• STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
• COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
• EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
• EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
• TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
• JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation and/or application assistance is available upon request at all stages of the application and employment process. To request accommodation, please contact [e-mail].