Job Description
Job Description Data Visualization Analyst
WE ARE SEEKING A DATA VISUALIZATION ANALYST TO JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPAND OUR CAPACITY TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF OUR GROWING CLIENT BASE. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH A TALENTED TEAM OF DATA PRACTITIONERS WITH WHOM YOU WILL COLLABORATE AND LEARN FROM, AND PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED, BEST-IN-CLASS ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO TALENTED PUBLIC SECTOR LEADERS.
Open Architects (OA) is a Massachusetts-based organization that supports school districts, municipalities, and education non-profits by providing custom-built visualization dashboards to give leaders the information they need to make data-informed decisions.
We believe that high-quality systems and effective use of data are critical foundations that enable excellent schools. OA’s dashboards seamlessly collect, combine, transform, analyze, and display data from disparate data sources to provide insights to school leaders. Staffed by former practitioners, OA creates the analytical tools and provides the insights that we wish we had when we worked in districts and municipalities.
In our sixth year of operation, OA provides an open, collaborative team environment, where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are valued. We are driven by a deep sense of service to our clients and the students they serve, and eagerly get into the trenches to help solve our clients’ problems. We are also a learning organization that embraces the messiness of the work and has fun along the way. We take our work seriously but not ourselves.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of a dynamic, growing startup, you will report to OA’s Founder and CEO, work closely with the entire OA team, and serve on the project teams for multiple school districts. We work remotely and maintain a strong team culture through daily meetings, quarterly step-backs, and an annual in-person retreat.
Our ideal candidate is very passionate about helping leaders develop a 365 degree view of their organization using data to empower their decision making. He or she is passionate about optimizing the use of data in K-12 schools across district functions including student information, financial and HR data, and operational data. The right individual will have a problem-solving mindset and will use his/her analytic and artistic capabilities to create dynamic visualizations. He or she is also a pragmatist who can put his/herself into the shoes of school and district leaders who need simple, intuitive data displays to understand trends, drill down into problem areas, and celebrate successes.
You will be creating and adapting visualization tools that bring together various data sources. These include:
● Student information, including assessments, attendance, enrollment, mobility, grades, special populations, etc.
● Finance/HR information, including budget monitoring, hiring and vacancies, educator licensure, etc.
Our tools are built to intentionally address the challenges that district and school leaders face on a daily, monthly, and annual basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Technical Skills and Experience
● At least two years of experience in a role focused on data analysis; three or more years preferred
● Skilled in creating data visualizations using business intelligence software, ideally with experience in Power BI and/or Tableau; at minimum, possesses advanced Excel skills
● Experience working with data sets in various conditions/formats and which require building relationships across disparate files to create a comprehensive data model
● Skilled in cleaning, standardizing, filtering, and transforming data to create datasets ready to be analyzed and displayed graphically
● Understands what makes for a compelling visualization, can “tell a story” using data, and can draw insights from large datasets
● Bachelor’s degree required
● Must be able to provide examples of work products (ideally data visualizations and/or analysis)
Required Personal Skills and Experience
● Energized by OA’s mission of providing K-12 school district leaders with data tools that contribute to district, school, and student success
● Driven to create best-in-class visualizations and analysis with rigorous attention to detail
● Thrives in a fast-paced work environment with ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
● Self-motivated and able to independently structure work time to achieve assigned objectives
● Welcomes constructive feedback and a design-and-iterate approach to work
● Excited to work in a collaborative team environment with a flat and flexible organizational structure
● Driven to provide the highest level of customer service to schools and districts using OA tools
● Adheres to the utmost ethical standards in preserving confidentiality with client data
● Works effectively with diverse stakeholders including school and district leaders
Other Preferred Skills and Experience
● Experience working with financial/HR systems (such as MUNIS) and/or student data systems (such as student information systems or assessments)
● Proficient in statistical tools such as R or SPSS
● Expertise in K-12 student data or municipal finance, especially in Massachusetts or Texas
● Advanced degrees or certifications in a related area of study
COMPENSATION
● We offer a competitive compensation package depending on experience and qualifications
● Generous benefits package (health, dental and 401(k)) and flexible paid time off policy
● 100% remote work (most meetings occur during Eastern Standard hours)
● Chance to join a growing startup with opportunity to shape the company and your role
HIRING PROCESS
1. Applications screened for qualified candidates
2. First round interview with company leadership
3. Homework assignment
4. Final interview with the team
5. Offer extended!
TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@openarchitectsk12.com. Please include work samples if readily available (not required at initial stage).
Company Description
Open Architects (OA) is a Massachusetts-based organization that supports school districts, municipalities, and education non-profits by providing custom-built visualization dashboards to give leaders the information they need to make data-informed decisions.