Senior Data Analyst

Young World Physical Education; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Quincy Public Schools seeks a Senior Data Analyst to support the Student Information System and data reporting across all district levels. You will collaborate with IT and school staff to ensure data accuracy and timely federal, state, and local submissions.

The role includes building and troubleshooting reports, coordinating data backups, and assisting with scheduling and calendar development. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree plus 5 years’ experience in information reporting.
• Advanced MS Office including macros, formulas, data queries, mail merge.
• Experience with iReport/JasperReports and/or Crystal Reports using Aspen/SQL data sources.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• Ability to read/write Java and XML to understand or modify reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission of all reporting requirements (SIMS, EPIMS, SCS, SSDR, CRDC).
• Develop and maintain grade/information calendars and publish interim reports and report cards.
• Provide technical assistance and act as a resource for school personnel on SBM systems.
• Support scheduling for high, middle, and elementary levels and assist with data-related issues.
• Coordinate data backups, year-end rollover, and system maintenance with IT staff.
• Assist with district communications and open houses as needed.
• Maintain data quality and generate usable rosters for the Aspen Gradebook.

Skills

MS Office

Macros

Data queries

Mail merge

Java/XML

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 5 years experience

Tools

iReport

Crystal Reports

MS Access

Job description

Senior Data Analyst

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Job Details

Job ID: 5882547

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Summary: Works in conjunction with IT Data Coordinator, IT Systems Administrator, Data Support and Technical Supervisor and other IT staff to ensure smooth operation of Aspen Quincy’s Student Information System. Including support to all Quincy Public Schools staff in both Administration, Education and school’s buildings to help ensure that all Federal, State and Local deadlines for student reporting are met and accurate data quality is maintained.

• Timely submission of all Department of Secondary and Elementary Education reporting requirements including but not limited to SIMS, EPIMS (Staff roster records and work assignments), SCS, SSDR and Federal CRDC. Completion of state reporting requires working with various Quincy Public School personnel (Principals, Assistant Principals, Deans, Student Support, Secretaries, Special Education, Food Service and often Educators to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data.
• Organizing and supporting annual High School, Middle School and Elementary scheduling. Training for Aspen Build tasks associated with mass scheduling of schools. Works to ensure that all timeline assignments and deadlines are met and that data accurately generates usable student rosters for the Aspen Gradebook. Assist with walk-in daily scheduling issues. Helps ensure that elementary standards are updated and maintained for each school.
• Aspen database backup, Year End Rollover and committing schedules in a timely manner for opening of school each September. Requires coordination with IT Systems Administrator for backup and state of Aspen database for the population of extraneous educational software.
• Developing grade and interim posting calendars together with the Systems Administrator who coordinates grade reporting, printing and publishing. Must be able to generate and publish Interim Reports and Report Cards at all levels, as well as support educators to troubleshoot posting issues. Also, support the IT Systems Administrator generating timely summer school notifications.
• Providing technical assistance and acting as a resource person for all school personnel. Assists school staff for usage of current computer applications and/or modules.
• Developing the High School POS and Pathways documents, High School course catalogs are updated and maintained, High School academic tracks are maintained together with teacher recommendation tables and packages annually for High School Online Course Requests.
• Participating at School Open House and Parent Information Nights as needed to improve communication between Family and School and perform Aspen Portal demonstration and instruction.
• For developing reports as needed by the Superintendent’s Leadership Team and other Administrators, which includes accurate and professional appearance of all output.
• Supports IT Systems Administrator for maintaining student and staff data, plus help desk for extraneous software that utilizes Student Information Systems data.
• Supports IT Technology Liaison, Data Support and Technical Supervisor with help desk and training of QPS personnel, primarily clerical staff responsible for maintaining student data, enrollment and attendance plus staff work assignments and attendance.
• Works in together with the City IT staff, the IT System Administrator to confirm data access and backup is maintained plus servers and hardware necessary for operating Quincy’s SIS is operational and up-to-date.
• Performing any other duties and tasks as assigned by IT Data Coordinator or QPS Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1.Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree plus 5 years’ experience as an Information Student Reporting Specialist
• 2.Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including writing Macros, formulas, data queries, mail merge
• 3.Knowledge of Javasoft iReport report developer utilizing Aspen as a data source, and/or knowledge of report writers such as Crystal Reports or Microsoft Access to create new reports.
• 4.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• 5.Excellent editing skills
• 6.Ability to read and/or write programming languages such as java and XML to understand or debug procedures as well as modify or create new Reports for use within Aspen.
• 7.Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in time-sensitive situations with a keen attention to detail
• 8.Ability to define and solve practical problems, and create accurate, validated reporting for making decisions; perform in-depth analysis and projection necessary for integration or to implement new functionality and/or software modules, not limited to the Aspen Student Information System.
• 9.Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet overlapping deadlines plus adapt to interruption and multi-task in a fast-paced environment handling multiple projects simultaneously. May be directly responsible for projects or data
• 10.Self-starter with exceptional ability to identify and solve problems and work independently.
• 11.Flexible in daily work schedule to meet QPS and DESE deadlines as needs demand.
• 12.Demonstrated uncompromising level of integrity and code of ethics, and ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• 13.Ability to pass a thorough background check

Follett Aspen software experience a plus, especially ability to develop Queries, Filters, Field sets, Quick Reports, Quick Charts and Quick Letters, Imports, Exports plus developing and/or scheduling Procedures.

Reports to IT Data Coordinator.

Compensation: This position is for fifty-two (52) weeks per year. Salary will be the Level 7Y of the current agreement between the Quincy School Committee and the Quincy Education Employees Union.

About Our District

Quincy Public Schools strives to create an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Join the team and be part of a dynamic multicultural community. Thank you for your interest in joining our professional team.

Quincy Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational activities or employment practice as required by Title IX of the 1972 Federal Education Amendments, by Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and by Chapter 622 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $33.65 to $33.65 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Administration > Technology

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Daniel Cosgrove , Director of Human Resources
• 34 Coddington Street
• Quincy, Massachusetts 02169
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]