Engineering · Full-time · Piedmont, Italy
Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI) ultimate goal is for an America where all kids are successful, regardless of zip code, income, background, or ability. At PRI, our focus is on ensuring that all children in rural places achieve success. Partners for Rural Impact was born out of our place-based partnership in Appalachia, where we’ve worked for 25 years to create student opportunity and success.
Position Summary
The Data Analyst is a key full-time position within the Innovation and Excellence team of Partners for Rural Impact reporting to the Director of Data & Evaluation. Working with partners, such as, PRI program leadership teams, the data analyst will provide technical expertise to ensure the quality and accuracy of data; analyze using statistical techniques; design and present it in ways to assist partners to achieve continuous improvement; and guide future planning. The data analyst will continuously identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets. They will work closely with stakeholders to ensure that data, reporting and analysis needs are anticipated and met, including longitudinal studies, forecasting, setting baselines, gap analysis and cost benefit analysis. Training PRI staff in basic data literacy topics, and operational data management workflow processes, to ensure data competency and data integrity are also expected. The position leads and operates with the goal that All Rural Students Succeed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide data support and analysis for continuous improvement and reporting to an assigned portfolio of programs
Use data analysis to generate quantitative/qualitative reports, using visualization tools such as Tableau
Assist in interpretation and dissemination of data to inform development, delivery and continuous improvement of grant services
Continuously review data to identify, analyze and assist in the interpretation of trends or patterns
Ensure integrity of data by verifying data quality and accuracy
Conduct gap analysis using principles of Results Based Accountability
Maintain updated need-based data for current team programs and programmatic ad hoc requests
Anticipate data needs of programs and ensure that needs are adequately met
Conduct ongoing data, data source, and evaluation process audits
Adhere to FERPA regulations, ensuring confidentiality and privacy of sensitive data
Provide literacy and database operations training to staff
Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist and support in the attainment of our mission, All Rural Students Succeed.
Position Location & Schedule
The position will be considered for Remote work with local, state, and sometimes national travel required. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with in-office and/or remote work a possibility.
Minimum Qualifications
Education required to ensure success in this position:
Bachelor’s degree required in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science or Analytics, Data Visualization, or Social Sciences or related field
Experience required to ensure success in this position:
Special skills, knowledge and abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge and skills regarding technology and statistical analysis
Knowledge of database operations and management
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office
Familiarity with data visualization software
Clear written and oral communication skills
Additional Company Information
PRI offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, and health needs of you and your family.
Partners for Rural Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.