Senior Data Analyst

Eden Prairie Schools; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 25 days

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical insurance

Family medical contribution up to $1,,

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Eden Prairie Schools seeks a Senior Data Analyst to support districtwide reporting, analytics, forecasting, and decision support. This onsite role in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, turns complex data into clear insights for strategic planning across academics, operations, and student services.

Responsibilities include leading data analysis, creating dashboards, and partnering with district leaders to drive data-informed decisions that improve student outcomes and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, statistics, information systems, computer science, business analytics, or related field (required).
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis, BI, strategic analytics, and leading a small team.
• Agile certification (Scrum, Kanban, or similar) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with SQL, Excel, Python, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead districtwide data analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision-supported efforts.
• Transform data into actionable insights for student outcomes, operations, and leadership decisions.
• Support team members through project management and coordination.
• Develop dashboards and serve as a thought partner to district leadership.
• Conduct advanced analyses and identify trends to inform planning.
• Support data-informed decisions across academics, operations, and student services.
• Translate complex information into practical recommendations for school and district leaders.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Python

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics/Statistics/IS/CS/Business Analytics or related field

Scrum/Kanban/Agile certification (preferred)

Tools

SQL

Excel

Python

Data visualization tools

Job description

Eden Prairie Schools is hiring a Senior Data Analyst to support districtwide reporting, analysis, forecasting, and decision support aimed at improving student outcomes and strengthening operational effectiveness. In this onsite role in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, you will turn complex data into clear insights that district and school leaders can use for strategic planning across academics, operations, and student services.

What you’ll do

• Lead districtwide data analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision-supported efforts.
• Transform data into actionable insights that improve student outcomes, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support team members through project management.
• Serve as a thought partner to district leadership by developing dashboards.
• Conduct advanced analyses and identify trends.
• Support data-informed decision-making across academics, operations, and student services.
• Translate complex information into practical recommendations for school and district leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field (required).
• Scrum, Kanban, or other Agile certification (preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis, business intelligence, strategic analytics, and facilitating a small team.
• Advanced proficiency with SQL, Excel, Python, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with predictive analytics or statistical modeling.Strong written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to build trust and collaborative relationships with leaders and staff.

Tools & technologies

• SQL
• Excel
• Python
• Data visualization tools

Salary & benefits

• Salary: USD 101,127 - 111,627 per year (AST Level L), based on experience and qualifications.
• Vacation: 25 days per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays each year.
• Life insurance: Fully paid by the employer for an amount equal to twice the employee’s annual salary.
• Long term disability: Fully paid by the employer.
• Medical/hospitalization insurance: Available per AST agreement.
• Family medical contribution: District contribution up to $1,673 per month for family coverage.
• Dental insurance: Fully paid by the employer for family coverage.
• Sick leave: 14 days per year cumulative to 254 days.
• Tuition reimbursement: 50% tuition for up to 9 credits per fiscal year for pre-approved coursework.

Salary and benefits package note: This is an unofficial summary of benefits. All items are conditioned by more extensive qualifying provisions as detailed in the agreement between the Administrative Supervisory Technical Employees (AST) and Eden Prairie School District.