Information & Reporting Specialist

Child-Development-Resources; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k)

Flexible weekday schedule

Job summary

Child Development Resources in Williamsburg, VA, seeks an Information & Reporting Specialist to translate program data into actionable insights. You will collect, clean, analyze, interpret, and visualize data to support compliance reporting and continuous improvement in early childhood education.

The role emphasizes data quality, dashboard development, and monthly/annual reporting for the VQB5 program, with collaboration across statewide teams and opportunities to influence decisions through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, public policy, education research, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in data analysis, preferably within early childhood education settings.
• Proficiency with data entry tools (e.g., Excel, Airtable) and data visualizations (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct VA ITSN Data Analysis, Reporting, and Quality Assurance.
• Build, maintain, and update electronic compilations of all Network coaching service agreements.
• Analyze CLASS® observation data to identify trends, patterns, and relationships across Network-served early childhood sites.
• Validate primary qualifiers for coaching services, site quality ratings, and CLASS® scores, as needed.
• Link components of merged records to ensure that no data is lost, and that appropriate information is available for data analysis.
• Analyze database reports, covering productivity, classroom coaching, child coaching, technical assistance, and training for accuracy for regional staff.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations, responsive to VDOE requests and tailored to VQB5 metrics.
• Compile data and complete monthly data reports, monthly summary data visuals, mid-year and end-of-year reporting, grant applications, in compliance with VDOE requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Dashboard development

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analytics, public policy, education research, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Airtable

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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Information & Reporting Specialist

Williamsburg, VA, US

25 days ago Requisition ID: 1199

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $67,000.00 Annually

Make a measurable difference in early childhood education

We are pleased to announce a job opportunity at Child Development Resources (CDR) for a Early Childhood Information & Reporting Specialist in our VA Infant & Toddler Specialist Network and the Virginia Department of Education’s statewide quality measurement and improvement program, Virginia Quality Birth to Five System (VQB5). This role will focus on program-related data analysis—collecting, cleaning, analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing data to support decision-making, compliance reporting, and continuous improvement in early childhood education. In this role, you’ll turn data into actionable insights that guide decision-making, support program quality, and ultimately help young children thrive.

Responsibilities

• Conduct VA ITSN Data Analysis, Reporting, and Quality Assurance.


• Build, maintain, and update electronic compilations of all Network coaching service agreements.


• Analyze CLASS® observation data to identify trends, patterns, and relationships across Network-served early childhood sites.


• Validate primary qualifiers for coaching services, site quality ratings, and CLASS® scores, as needed.


• Link components of merged records to ensure that no data is lost, and that appropriate information is available for data analysis.


• Analyze database reports, covering the primary areas of productivity, classroom coaching, child coaching, technical assistance, and training for accuracy for regional staff.


• Ensure data integrity through consistent data cleaning, and the identification, communication, and resolution of data-related errors.


• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations, responsive to VDOE requests and tailored to VQB5 metrics and priorities.


• Compile data and complete monthly data reports, monthly summary data visuals, mid-year and end-of-year reporting, grant applications, in compliance with VDOE requirements.


• Maintain a deep understanding of VQB5 program frameworks and how CLASS® observations, interactions, and data align with its goals and expectations.


• Collaborate with VA ITSN Central Office team to translate data insights into actionable recommendations.


• Serve as the CLASS expert for the Network Central Office.


• Complete and maintain certification in Infant and Toddler CLASS tools.


• Participate in local, state, and national meetings and conferences as needed.


• Support ad hoc data requests and conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses as needed.


• Participate in staff meetings, including ITS and ITBC orientation, and all other meetings required by the position.


• Comply with VA ITSN program and procedures guide and grant requirements.


• Perform other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in data analytics, public policy, education research, or related field with a Master's degree preferred


• Candidate must be well-versed in collecting and analyzing data using a variety of research methods.


• Knowledge of data quality assurance techniques and procedures, and basic statistical formulas.


• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.


• Demonstrate experience in data analysis, preferably within early childhood education settings.


• Proficiency with data entry tools (e.g., Excel, Airtable) and data visualizations (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).


• Ability to also perform diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive data analytics


• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills to explain complex data to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications Skills

• Strong familiarity with CLASS® framework, CLASS® quantitative research, and VQB5 system strongly preferred.


• Active certification of CLASS® Infant and Toddler tools.


• Experience working with education or program evaluation data.


• Understanding of early childhood development frameworks and quality improvement systems.


• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance, and dependable transportation.


• Must complete a TB risk assessment, child protective services, sexual offender, and criminal history background check.


• Must be physically able to operate a vehicle and travel independently throughout the state as needed.

Benefits

• Group health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid basic life and optional supplemental life insurance


• Optional short-term disability


• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave


• 12 paid holidays plus 10 paid days off for spring and winter breaks, in accordance with York and James City County schedules


• 401(k) with 6% employer contribution (vested after 3 years)

Flexible weekday schedule – no weekends

CDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace