Data Analyst

Overview

Job Title: Data Analyst
Department: Client Experience
Work Location: Remote

About Abre

Abre is a leading education technology company dedicated to providing innovative, data-driven solutions that empower school districts and educators. Our mission is to simplify education by offering a unified platform that enhances student success through data analytics, strategic insights, and streamlined operations. We are passionate about making a meaningful impact in education, and our team works collaboratively to support schools in achieving their goals.

Position Purpose

Abre is seeking a Data Analyst to join our Client Experience team, playing a pivotal role in delivering tailored, data-driven solutions to school districts. This role emphasizes client-facing collaboration and consulting, requiring the ability to manage data projects from conception to execution while ensuring exceptional service delivery. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, working independently and as part of a consultative team to meet and exceed client goals.

Specific Responsibilities

Client Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal team members and school district leaders to gather, interpret, and prioritize data requirements.
• Act as a trusted consultant, ensuring data solutions align with client objectives and operational goals.
• Provide training and guidance to clients on leveraging dashboards and visualizations to achieve actionable insights.

Data Solution Delivery:

• Design and implement efficient data visualizations within the Abre platform to support district needs and goals.
• Collect, clean, and preprocess data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Develop and maintain data models, databases, and pipelines to facilitate smooth client operations.
• Write SQL queries and leverage programming tools (e.g., Python or R) for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations using BI platforms, tailored to client needs.

Quality Assurance and Innovation:

• Identify and resolve data quality issues, providing proactive solutions to improve client outcomes.
• Stay abreast of advancements in data analysis, visualization, and statistical techniques, bringing innovative ideas to client engagements.

Collaborative Consulting:

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including engineering and client success, to deliver cohesive, data-driven outcomes.
• Actively participate in post-implementation reviews and gather client feedback to refine service offerings.

Qualifications

Client-Centric Mindset:

• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders, understand their needs, and deliver exceptional client services.

Technical Proficiency:

• Strong knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and database management.
• Proficiency in visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Python or R for data manipulation and analysis.

Analytical Expertise:

• Ability to analyze complex data sets to provide meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
• Familiarity with statistical methods and data mining techniques.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Consultative Approach:

• Experience in managing multiple client projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, consulting environment.

Continuous Learning:

• Eagerness to stay updated on industry trends, particularly those impacting K-12 education and data-driven decision-making.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with K-12 Education Data: Familiarity with student information systems (SIS), assessment data, attendance, behavior, and other education-related datasets. Understanding of state and federal education reporting requirements.
• Advanced Data Visualization & BI Expertise: Experience building interactive dashboards using Looker, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools. Ability to create custom visualizations and advanced analytics reports tailored to education stakeholders.
• Cloud & Data Engineering Knowledge: Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Google BigQuery, AWS Redshift, Snowflake). Experience with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools and automation.
• Programming & Scripting: Strong skills in Python, R, or JavaScript for data manipulation, automation, or API integrations. Experience using pandas, NumPy, or other data science libraries for analysis.
• Project & Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage multiple data projects and communicate progress with clients. Experience working with agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Asana, or Trello.
• Data Privacy & Compliance Awareness: Knowledge of FERPA, COPPA, and other education data privacy laws. Understanding of best practices for handling sensitive student data.
• Experience with APIs & System Integrations: Ability to work with RESTful APIs to integrate with third-party education platforms. Understanding of data interoperability standards (e.g., Ed-Fi, OneRoster).

Why Join Abre?

• Make an impact in K-12 education by leading data-driven innovation.
• Join a mission-driven team focused on improving student outcomes.
• Work remotely with a high-caliber, collaborative team in a growing SaaS company.

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