Remote School Finance Data Analyst

Pueblo Community College; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Education (CDE) seeks a School Finance Data Analyst to support the collection, validation, analysis and reporting of financial information for Colorado school districts. You will review audits, ensure accuracy, and produce statewide reports for CDE leadership and the public.

The role supports fiscal monitoring and policy analysis, with collaboration across districts and state programs. Hybrid work is available; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant experience may substitute for education.
• 1–3 years of experience with complex data sets in a financial setting.
• Strong Excel, data analysis, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed (within Denver Metro/Downtown).

Responsibilities

• Support administration of annual Finance December data collection and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with district financial staff to resolve data errors and ensure accurate reporting.
• Maintain financial datasets, rules, edits, and statewide reports.
• Review audits and compare with financial data to identify discrepancies.
• Develop reports and tools making financial data accessible to stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and training on Finance December and financial reporting requirements.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Travel awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, public administration, or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Colorado Department of Education (CDE) seeks a School Finance Data Analyst to support the collection, validation, analysis and reporting of financial information for Colorado school districts. You will review audits, ensure accuracy, and produce statewide reports for CDE leadership and the public.

The role supports fiscal monitoring and policy analysis, with collaboration across districts and state programs. Hybrid work is available; travel may be required.