551073true551073falseSubmission for the position Data Strategist - Job Number 260000BKfalse551073falsetrueData Strategist260000BK260000BKMar 6 2026 45617 PMMar 6 2026 45617 PMCentral-42 W. Madison MarketingCentral-42 W. Madison MarketingS07S0762555.0062555.0098430.00Non-Union PositionNon-Union PositionExemptExempt98430.00 Chicago Public Schools CPS is the third-largest school district in the United States serving over 340000 students in 600 schools and employing nearly 36000 people most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student in every school and every neighborhood has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college career and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission we make three commitments to our students their families and all Chicagoans academic progress financial stability and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered whole child equity academic excellence community partnership and continuous learning. Job Summary The Office of Early Childhood Education OECE supports students and families by providing early learning programs for children from birth to second grade in a variety of settings. OECEs mission is to provide all children and their families with access to high-quality equitable early learning experiences leading to success in elementary school and beyond. Reporting to the Data Manager OECE the Data Strategist uses data to drive progress towards District priorities and goals as related to OECE. The Data Strategist provides sound survey strategic analytic and project management expertise within the office and helps to lead the development of district standards for data processes and toolsets for analytics. The Data Strategist will be held accountable for the following responsibilities Develop and oversee systems for student enrollment and ISBE reporting procedures Prepare surveys reports and dashboards for various internal and external audiences Coordinate data-related projects and initiatives Clean code and organize datasets as needed Ensure data quality and integrity Collaborate with internal staff to identify recommend and implement data system and procedure changes Facilitate relationships and support to other department specific data analysts Communicate with broad spectrum of stakeholders at varying levels Collaborate with business users to analyze define and document systems data sources and business requirements for analytical needs related to department objectives Establish and ensure adherence to a set of guiding principles for analytic practice Act as a liaison and subject matter expert across the district and to external partners and ISBE Perform other duties as assigned In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities the Data Strategist must possess the following qualifications Education Required Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in education measurement psychology social science public policy economics or related field including quantitative coursework Masters or Doctoral degree preferred Experience Required Minimum of four 4 years of professional experience in a role requiring data analytics data system management relationship management and consultative skills Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to write code with data analytic tools SAS R SQL SPSS STATA etc. and the ability to use SAS preferred Exceptional oral and written communication problem solving organizational and project management skills Strong attention to detail Ability to deliver reports and online tools in a fast-paced environment respond immediately to multiple constituencies and meet established deadlines Ability to work in a team with technical and non-technical personnel and across departmental boundaries Flexibility to meet changing departmental needs Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools CPS employees are required to EstablishMaintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic Chicago Public Schools CPS is the third-largest school district in the United States serving over 340000 students in 600 schools and employing nearly 36000 people most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student in every school and every neighborhood has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college career and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission we make three commitments to our students their families and all Chicagoans academic progress financial stability and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered whole child equity academic excellence community partnership and continuous learning. Job Summary The Office of Early Childhood Education OECE supports students and families by providing early learning programs for children from birth to second grade in a variety of settings. OECEs mission is to provide all children and their families with access to high-quality equitable early learning experiences leading to success in elementary school and beyond. Reporting to the Data Manager OECE the Data Strategist uses data to drive progress towards District priorities and goals as related to OECE. The Data Strategist provides sound survey strategic analytic and project management expertise within the office and helps to lead the development of district standards for data processes and toolsets for analytics. The Data Strategist will be held accountable for the following responsibilities Develop and oversee systems for student enrollment and ISBE reporting procedures Prepare surveys reports and dashboards for various internal and external audiences Coordinate data-related projects and initiatives Clean code and organize datasets as needed Ensure data quality and integrity Collaborate with internal staff to identify recommend and implement data system and procedure changes Facilitate relationships and support to other department specific data analysts Communicate with broad spectrum of stakeholders at varying levels Collaborate with business users to analyze define and document systems data sources and business requirements for analytical needs related to department objectives Establish and ensure adherence to a set of guiding principles for analytic practice Act as a liaison and subject matter expert across the district and to external partners and ISBE Perform other duties as assigned In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities the Data Strategist must possess the following qualifications Education Required Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in education measurement psychology social science public policy economics or related field including quantitative coursework Masters or Doctoral degree preferred Experience Required Minimum of four 4 years of professional experience in a role requiring data analytics data system management relationship management and consultative skills Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to write code with data analytic tools SAS R SQL SPSS STATA etc. and the ability to use SAS preferred Exceptional oral and written communication problem solving organizational and project management skills Strong attention to detail Ability to deliver reports and online tools in a fast-paced environment respond immediately to multiple constituencies and meet established deadlines Ability to work in a team with technical and non-technical personnel and across departmental boundaries Flexibility to meet changing departmental needs Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools CPS employees are required to EstablishMaintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic