Strategic Data Analyst for Educational Policy & Insights

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Data Analyst for Strategic Initiatives resides in the Office of Data and Accountability within Boston Public Schools. This role leads complex analyses, designs and executes data-driven projects, and ensures data integrity for district initiatives.

As a technical expert in educational data and visualization, you will translate findings for leaders, schools, and the community, mentoring teams and guiding governance across divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Analytics, Education Research, CS, Public Policy, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience analyzing complex K-12 education data.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one statistical programming language (R, Python, or Stata).
• Experience developing interactive dashboards using Power BI or comparable BI platforms.
• Experience with relational databases and large-scale datasets.
• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex district analyses to inform strategic initiatives and policy implementation.
• Design and conduct statistical analyses using district data to identify trends and outcomes.
• Develop recurring/ad hoc analyses and dashboards for leadership, School Committee, and public reporting.
• Translate findings into clear reports and visuals for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide technical consultation on data collection, interpretation, and analysis.
• Coordinate cross-functional work to implement district initiatives and governance of data elements.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and documentation across offices.

Skills

SQL

Statistical programming (R/Python/Sta)

Dashboard storytelling

Data analysis of K-12 data

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics / Data Analytics / Education Research / CS / Public Policy

Master's degree in Data Analytics / Statistics / Education Research / Public Policy / CS

Tools

Power BI

Relational databases

Job description

The Data Analyst for Strategic Initiatives resides in the Office of Data and Accountability within Boston Public Schools. This role leads complex analyses, designs and executes data-driven projects, and ensures data integrity for district initiatives.

As a technical expert in educational data and visualization, you will translate findings for leaders, schools, and the community, mentoring teams and guiding governance across divisions.