QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Excellent analytical ability. Formal training in computer science, statistics or a related field preferred.
• Project management skills and strong orientation toward teamwork and collaboration.
• Experience translating data into easy-to-interpret, actionable reports, presentations, and findings.
• Advanced mastery of Microsoft Excel required.
• Familiarity with at least one analytical software platform (such as STATA, R, Tableau, SPSS, SQL) or at least one coding language is required, with a preference for candidates with knowledge of R and STATA.
• Candidates with skills or experience in geospatial analysis, are highly encouraged to apply.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
  Terms: Managerial Tier C51, Full-Time
  Note: Occasional weekend and evening work is required.
  The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org

THIS POSITION IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY. IT IS EXPECTED TO BE VACANT. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT INCUMBENT HAS A RIGHT TO RESCIND THEIR RETIREMENT, LEAVE, OR RESIGNATION UP UNTIL THE DAY OF THE EXPECTED VACANCY DATE. YOUR HIRE WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL THE POSITION IS VACATED, AND YOU MAY START THE YEAR AS A LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE IF THE POSITION DOES NOT BECOME VACANT BY THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.

Location: Planning and Analysis – BPS
Reports to: Director of Planning and Analysis

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate on and develop tools to improve the methodology for projecting future year enrollment. Review and evaluate feedback from school leaders and provide supporting analyses to help understand enrollment patterns.
• Perform analysis to better understand trends underlying enrollment dynamics within the district and in support of long-term enrollment planning.
• Leverage data and various databases to improve decision-making, understand trends and create management tools for school and district leaders.
• Partner with school leaders in understanding analyses and collecting needed data in order to develop school-specific strategic enrollment plans.
• Design and execute analyses to assess the impact of potential policy changes. Inform the discussion with important findings and recommendations in formal memos and/or presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Respond to both immediate and longer-term data requests with key insights and thoughtful analysis.