Movement Schools Manager of Data and Analytics

Mission

Movement Schools is a growing network of free, public charter schools. We exist to love and value scholars and communities by leading a movement of excellence in education. In partnership with our families, we equip our scholars with the tools to close generational gaps through self-efficacy, access to world-class instruction, and financial education.

Role

The Director of Data (DOD) is responsible for establishing the organization-wide vision and structure for the collection, warehousing, and analyses of academic and operations data for Movement Schools. They are the primary liaison between the requirements and goals of the Schools and Operations Team as it relates to using and maintaining data for the network. The Director of Data will ensure data systems are established and optimized and manage projects that span across different teams in the network. This role will also involve setting an ambitious, yet feasible, plan for ensuring that the organization's data infrastructure supports the tools needed to effectively monitor student, school, and organizational progress towards key goals and priorities identified by the instructional leadership and data teams. The Director of Data will also be responsible for ensuring systems exist to accomplish network, regional and school-based goals aligned to student achievement, rostering and monitoring academic systems, state testing, and regional data analytics. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the technical and functional aspects of database design and operations, as well as a strong understanding of SQL and other programming languages. This position performs duties as assigned by their manager.

Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Technology Education, Education with Technology related coursework or other equivalent field
• Demonstrated mastery of Microsoft Excel
• A minimum of five (5) of related management and leadership experience in the industry
• Fluency in SQL and 3+ years of experience in at least 1 scripting language (preferably Python)
• Highly proficient in relational database design, Transact SQL, MDX and stored procedure development
• Proven experience in the design and development of complex solutions using Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS and SSAS
• Extensive experience in data modeling (normalized and multidimensional) & architecture
• Hands on experience designing and building reports using BI applications such as Crystal Reports, SSRS and Tableau (preferred)
• High level of organization and keen attention to detail
• Experience with student information systems (i.e. Powerschool, Infinite Campus) and student assessment programs (i.e. Illuminate Education, NWEA/MAP)
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and achieve results within required time, functionality, performance, quality and budget requirements
• Understanding of system analysis, design, development, testing and quality assurance methodologies
• Ability to quickly learn Movement's policies, regulations, and practices including our core values of high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability
• Ability to write external functional specifications
• Ability to assess, develop, and manage effective performance teams
• Excellent skills in the areas of technical, process improvement, team-building, and oral and written communications
• Some understanding of a variety of technology architectures including web-based architectures, client/server and centralized computing models
• Ability to lead and manage others
• Extensive experience analyzing large datasets, with high accuracy and attention to detail

Must live in Charlotte, Charleston, or Atlanta.