Data Analyst

Company Description: The mission of New Schools for New Orleans is to deliver on the promise of an excellent school for every child in New Orleans. New Orleans’ unique system of schools has led to rapid school improvement and tremendous progress in narrowing historic achievement gaps. However, we have much further to go to deliver on the potential of all students. As a team deeply rooted in education in New Orleans, we at NSNO know that quality schools are vitally important to the future of our city. That’s why we work to create the conditions where schools can make even greater progress through rigorous academics and strong support for student well-being. We provide funding, support, data, and information so our schools can learn faster, adopt effective new learning strategies, and build sustainable career paths for educators. And we advocate for policies that support strong schools, especially for students who are furthest from success today.

Role Description: The Data Analyst will report to the Executive Director of Data Analytics and will work to support data analysis needs across the organization. This is a full-time position with an immediate start date, with an annual salary of $65,000-85,000, commensurate with skill and experience. NSNO maintains a primarily remote work environment; however, only candidates residing in the Greater New Orleans region will be considered for employment. This position requires attendance at in-person meetings, events, and organizational activities in the New Orleans area throughout the year.

• This role is an excellent fit for someone who believes in the power of data, is detail-oriented, committed to data accuracy, and is eager to identify data trends and takeaways to support improved NSNO, school-based, and system-wide policies and practices. The key functions of this role include the following:
• • Managing and connecting large and often complex datasets to help understand and communicate insights about our students, teachers, schools, and system
• Excellent Public Schools for Every Child.
• • Supporting NSNO’s data processes, including managing data requests, updating internal files, and sharing important school- and system-level data across the organization
• • Developing materials and visualizations to communicate data trends to internal and public audiences
• • Collaborating with external partners to further data efforts in support of NSNO’s policy, system planning, and school investment strategies.

Qualifications

• • Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas (e.g., Index/Match, V/X Lookup) and Pivot Tables
• • Demonstrated ability to create clear and interpretable charts, graphs, and other visualizations using Excel, Tableau, or other software
• • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (4 years) professional experience with quantitative analysis
• • Extreme attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• • A self-starter who is able to work independently
• • Highly organized with exceptional communication skills and professional demeanor
• • Ability to multi-task and drive forward several projects simultaneously
• • A commitment to NSNO’s core values of solutions, excellence, passion, and equity
• • An interest in the New Orleans education ecosystem, including a motivation to improve outcomes through meeting the varied needs of our students and educators
• • Based in the New Orleans metro area

• Preferred Qualifications
• • Work or volunteer experience demonstrating a commitment to New Orleans public schools
• • Degree specialization or substantial coursework in Education, Policy, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analysis, Computer Science, or other related field of study
• • Experience with data analysis in Stata, R, Python, or another programming language

Benefits

• NSNO believes in protecting the health of the whole person through comprehensive mental and physical health benefits.
• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• • 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• • Access to Dependent Care Assistance, Health Savings, or Flexible Savings Account options
• • Annual wellness subsidy of $500
• • Up to a $100 monthly stipend for phone and internet expenses
• • Open Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy- Your manager will work with you to take the time off you need to achieve a work-life balance.
• • Employer-paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• • 401K plan with 4% employer match
• • Role-related professional development funds

• How to Apply
• Please send your resume and cover letter for this position to [email protected].
• We will remove all identifying information from your resume before it is reviewed by our hiring team. This is to ensure our hiring process is equitable and to remove any unconscious bias from our resume review process. We believe in a thorough and transparent hiring process to ensure the best fit for both the candidate and our team. Our process typically includes a short phone screening, a performance task, and an in-person interview. Phone calls or mailed applications will not be accepted for this position.
• New Schools for New Orleans (NSNO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to building a diverse and inclusive team. As such, it is the continuing policy of NSNO to consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.