Senior Data Research Analyst

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: SENIOR DATA RESEARCH ANALYST

CALENDAR: 2611E (12 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 123 (SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL)

Job Goal:

This position is responsible for creating and managing database tables and visualizations for district administration, site administration, and other key stakeholders, ensuring that data drives decision-making and supports student success. Responsibilities include collecting, validating, maintaining, merging, and analyzing data from our internal data warehouse, as well as external data sources, including vendor application programming interfaces (APIs), to create Tableau data visualizations. Additional responsibilities include providing Tableau end-user support, reviewing and updating existing Tableau visualizations, identifying and fixing issues with data and visualizations, and supporting data architecture. This position works collaboratively within a team and with necessary stakeholders to design and create data visualizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with coursework in a related field.
• Three years of data management and/or data programming experience is required.
• OR An associate degree and seven years of experience supporting data management, data programming, and/or data visualizations may be accepted.
• Minimum of three years of experience equivalent to a Data Research Analyst, demonstrating advanced skills in data management, analytics, and visualization.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor team members in best practices for data coding, management, and visualization.

Technical Expertise:

• Expert knowledge of SQL, Tableau, and student information systems (e.g., Infinite Campus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server Management, relational database design, and business intelligence tools.
• Working knowledge of web design (HTML, CSS) for visualization enhancement.
• Advanced skills using office productivity applications such as spreadsheets, statistical and simulation applications, and/or presentation graphics.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of social science, demographic research, and assessment data and methodologies.
• Expert knowledge of data retrieval and storage procedures, various data formats, and the relationships among educational, economic, student, and community/environmental demographic data.
• Expert knowledge of computer-aided software (SQL, Tableau) and applications for word processing, spreadsheets, data entry or transfer to relational databases, internet navigation, and student information systems.
• Additional knowledge of statistical and decision sciences software is preferred.
• Expert command of professional American English language usage, grammar, syntax, composition, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation.
• Strong human relations skills to convey technical concepts, consult with internal contacts for designing data visualizations, and portray a positive image of the department.

Abilities:

• Ability to research, locate, and retrieve data from multiple sources and compile it into standardized formats.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and visually display academic, demographic, and environmental data using statistical methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet timelines, work under pressure, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to explain complex data and visualizations clearly to non-technical audiences.

Core Job Functions:

Data Management & Analysis

• Apply best practices in data management, validation, and statistical analysis.
• Query, create, and maintain databases using Microsoft SQL Server Management.
• Utilize business intelligence tools (Tableau, SQL, Excel) and relational database design to solve operational and strategic problems.

Data Visualization & Reporting

• Design, document, and present data visualizations using Tableau that clearly communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to determine optimal visualization methods for district-, school-, and student-level data.
• Explain complex data concepts and visualizations in a clear, concise manner.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Guide, mentor, and train colleagues on best practices in data coding, management, and visualization.
• Support team decision-making and foster a culture of data integrity and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work collaboratively across departments and with administration to gather requirements for project-based work.
• Balance stakeholder requests with data integrity and organizational priorities.

Technical Expertise

• Interpret educational data related to curricula, enrollment, retention, staffing patterns, demographics, and instructional characteristics.
• Apply statistical concepts (e.g., outliers, bell curves, interaction effects) to ensure accurate interpretation and visualization.
• Develop, document, and maintain programming standards for application quality.
• Utilize web design skills (HTML, CSS) to enhance visualization aesthetics.

Continuous Improvement & Other Duties

• Stay informed on emerging tools and techniques for data analysis and visualization.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the position.

Distinguishing Career Features:

The Senior Data Research Analyst is the second level in the education data career path, following the Data Research Analyst role. While the first level requires a collegiate degree and foundational experience in data management and visualization, the senior level demands:

• Expanded ability to lead and mentor a team in data analytics and visualization.
• Expert-level technical skills in SQL, Tableau, and student software systems.
• Advanced understanding of educational data, including enrollment, retention, staffing patterns, and demographics.
• Ability to manage complex projects, ensure data integrity, and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the greatest leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated: 11/25/25