Data Analyst

We're Seeking: Data Analyst- Contractor (1099)

Location: Remote

Organization: Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation | ElevateEdAZ

Schedule: Part-time (under 20 hours/week)

Travel Required: No

Salary: $50 per hour

About Us:

Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation

The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (the Foundation) convenes and catalyzes business, education, and community to enhance college and career readiness, develop a stronger workforce, and build healthier communities throughout Arizona. The Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, leads the charitable and education initiatives of the Greater Phoenix Chamber under the four pillars of education, workforce development, wellness, and research. Through stronger alignment between education, business, and community, the Foundation prepares individuals for college and career and serves as an intermediary to convey workforce needs and champion scalable workforce solutions. In addition, the Foundation makes Arizona and the Greater Phoenix region known as destinations for healthy talent and healthy communities through workplace wellness efforts and publishes data-driven research to inform policymakers, business leaders, and the general public.

Greater Phoenix Chamber

The Greater Phoenix Chamber (Chamber) is the leading business organization for the Phoenix region. We catalyze regional prosperity with forward thinking public policy, intentional economic growth, and diverse, prepared talent. We accomplish this by building a policy environment where businesses thrive, serving as a resource and voice for AZ economic data and policy, and developing and attracting a skilled, talented, diverse workforce to meet demands of growth industries.

Primary Responsibilities

The Data Analyst will be the primary data entry and evaluation team member for the Chamber and the Foundation. This is a part-time position contract position that will work with external partners to develop and manage data for ElevateEdAZ. The person in this role must have keen attention to detail and the ability to analyze data to identify themes and trends.

The candidate will communicate in a strong, positive, and effective manner, both verbally and written, and be a self-starter with the ability to sustain and move work forward with minimal direction. The ideal candidate must be well organized with the ability to ensure continuous progress of various projects.

Position Objectives:

• Maintain and analyze key data to measure status and progress towards ElevateEdAZ goals and objectives
• Identify methods of data visualization and presentation principles to measure program outcomes
• Build, develop, and maintain data models, reporting systems, data automation systems, dashboards (PowerBI), data-driven reports (MS Excel), and performance metrics that support key business decisions
• Foster positive relationships with partner school districts to obtain student level data in compliance with confidentiality agreements
• Import and utilize state and regional LMI data and growth sector trends to inform pathway alignment for educational programs
• Ability to manage and implement data project deadlines
• Find and understand correct data sources for given analysis
• Develop and create useful and accessible data models relevant to program objectives
• Ability to create presentations to share data findings with stakeholders
• Curiosity and passion about utilizing analytics and data to solve problems
• Willing to ask questions and challenge data accuracy and assumptions

Candidate Qualifications:

The Foundation is looking for candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities desirable for job success:

• Minimum two years of experience in data analysis
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Power BI, Power Query, M, DAX measures, Excel Data Model, and Excel
• Intermediate skills in Python, knowledge of python for data cleaning
• Experience in full Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes
• Knowledge of student education attainment data and reporting highly desired
• Knowledge of LMI and workforce-related data highly desired
• Ability to communicate data requests as well as findings with an objective, non-judgmental demeanor
• Skilled in presenting to a variety of audiences from entry-level employees to executive staff
• Attention to detail and accuracy to ensure quality data reporting
• Must possess analytical ability to solve problems, anticipate challenges, and identify opportunities and solutions
• Detail oriented with ability to stay organized while handling multiple tasks. Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient in all MS Office products
• Must maintain a neat and professional appearance
• Must be able to pass a background check, fingerprint clearance and a drug test

Successful candidates will also be expected to bring the following personal attributes to the position:

• Innovative by continuously looking for ways to improve data quality and collection processes
• Possess the ability to exercise mature judgment, tact, and professionalism
• Collaborates and builds bridges internally/externally; works with others to achieve common goals and furthermore possesses the ability to work with all levels of management and leadership both internally and externally
• Executes with excellence by consistently delivering on promises to the highest standards; appreciates and demands quality

Application Information:

Qualified applicants should apply through our Career Center at the following link: Career Center. Please locate the specific requisition and sign in to your existing candidate profile or create a new one. You will be prompted to complete all required fields and upload your resume. Once your application is successfully submitted, you will receive an automated confirmation email.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at the Chamber: The Chamber affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our members, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. The Chamber is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Ethics: The Chamber has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.