Data Analyst Lead, Homeless and Youth

at  Safal Partners

DATA ANALYST LEAD, NATIONAL CENTER FOR HOMELESS EDUCATION (NTCHE)

The Data Lead will oversee and implement all data-related activities for NCHE, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful data reporting to inform policy decisions and program improvements in homeless education. This role requires a strong background in data management, analysis, and quality assurance, as well as familiarity with education data systems and policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Education Policy, or related field.
• Extensive experience in data management, analysis, and visualization.
• Strong knowledge of education data systems, particularly those related to homeless education.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel, statistical software).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with federal education programs and policies.
  Location: Remote, must be authorized to work in the United State

• SEA Website Review (Subtask 5a):
• Conduct regular reviews of State Educational Agency (SEA) websites to ensure compliance with McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requirements.
• Verify the presence of updated local liaison directories and homeless student enrollment totals.
• Review SEA report cards for homeless student subgroup data compliance.
• Data Quality Review Tools (Subtask 5b):
• Annually revise and update NCHE guides for improving CSPR and EDFacts data submissions.
• Develop and deliver webinars on data quality improvement tools.
• Database Maintenance (Subtask 5c):
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of SEA and LEA data submissions.
• Create national summary reports and state-level reports, including longitudinal trends.
• Organize and synthesize data quality notes from State Submission Plans and EDPass submissions.
• Develop interactive LEA maps using tools like Tableau.
• ED Data Tasks (Subtask 5d):
• Calculate and report Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) measures for the EHCY program.
• Update crosswalks of LEA homeless enrollment data with CoC and RHY grantee information.
• Respond to ad-hoc data analysis requests from the Department of Education.
• SEA Data Calls (Subtask 5e):
• Schedule and conduct annual data calls with State Coordinators to discuss LEA data workbooks and interactive data maps.
• Maintain detailed records of these calls and provide summaries to the program office.