Download POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Data Analyst Reports to: Senior

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position:
Data Analyst
Reports to: Senior Vice President of Analytics
Location:
Denver/Boulder, CO or Chicago, IL
BACKGROUND
The Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) is a philanthropic fund dedicated to identifying the nation’s best
public charter schools, funding their expansion, and helping to increase their impact. Our “portfolio” of
charter school networks includes 50+ organizations that operate 500+ schools and serve more than
250,000 students. We operate with the same strategies, discipline, and focus as a venture capital firm by
awarding multi-year grants and low-interest loans to talented education entrepreneurs building networks
of high-quality charter schools that enroll traditionally underserved students. We will embark on a third
national fund in 2016, through which we seek to double the number of students served by helping launch
600 new great public charter schools by 2020. Ultimately, we think our portfolio can grow to serve
~1,000,000 students within a decade.
OPPORTUNITY
The Data Analyst is charged with empowering all CSGF stakeholders to make data-driven decisions,
including daily choices and long-term strategic decisions, by providing accurate, timely, and accessible
data; assisting teams to derive insights from the data; and proactively providing research and/or insights to
the organization based upon the data. This individual will work closely with the other members of the
Analytics Team to drive ongoing data-driven decisions throughout the organization and perform key
organizational initiatives including: analyzing data to provide insights to improve organizational
performance; creating critical tools and systems to enable data-driven decision making; and managing data
warehouses and internal data files. The position also involves collaborating with a variety of stakeholders
across the organization – portfolio members, funders and other members of the CSGF team.
This is an ideal position for an insightful self-starter who loves telling a story with data, building and
maintaining systems to enhance efficiency, and is looking for an opportunity to have an impact on a highperforming and fast-growing nonprofit organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Below is a general outline of responsibilities. CSGF is a fast-moving organization and roles and
responsibilities may change to meet the needs of the organization and the groups we support.
Academic Evaluations
• Assist in CSGF’s evaluation efforts of individual schools and charter networks
• Execute internal data requests and external stakeholder reporting on deadline
• Provide feedback in meetings and on calls with stakeholders in the organization, in the portfolio, or
in the education reform space
Data Dashboards and Analysis
• Create, revise, and maintain data dashboards using our data visualization system (Tableau) that
empower stakeholders to make data-driven decisions
• Design professional development and reference materials to train and support staff to effectively
access and analyze their data
• Manage ongoing communication and collaboration with the data warehouse/reporting vendor
• Identify new reporting needs and lead process to integrate new systems into our data warehouse
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Analyze progress toward annual and multi-year goals and synthesize results to identify strengths
and challenges across the organization
Support teammates in being active consumers of data analyses and tools
Data Management
• Design and execute regular data quality audits of our data management and analytical systems to
ensure that information is being accurately and reliably captured and stored
• Collaborate to ensure efficient collection and storing of key data elements in our systems
• Participate in Quality Assurance efforts within the Analytics team to ensure accuracy of the data
and reliability of the methods used
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills and Characteristics
• Deep commitment to CSGF’s mission
• Passion for problem solving and data analysis
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated ability to convert raw, unclean datasets
into meaningful analyses and visualizations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience with Tableau software
• Experience with SQL preferred
• Fluency with Microsoft Powerpoint
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required and experience with statistical software (Stata,
SPSS, R, etc.) preferred
Educational Background and Work Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required with a degree in economics, information science, engineering,
statistics, or mathematics strongly preferred
• One to three years of analytics experience required, education analytics experience preferred
• Experience in education/nonprofit field is a plus
PERSONAL QUALITIES
This candidate should embrace the core values of the Charter School Growth Fund
• Results. We work relentlessly to create efficient, measurable, and sustainable results. We strive
for excellence and pursue our mission tenaciously. Candidate should have the ability to work in
a self- directed manner in a fluid environment where flexibility and tenacity are required.
• Entrepreneurship. We embrace calculated risks and new approaches. We have an
entrepreneurial spirit that welcomes innovation, diversity of ideas, and risk. Candidate should
be willing to question conventional wisdom and think independently.
• Integrity. We are truthful, fair, and trustworthy in all aspects of our work. We hold ourselves
and our partners to the highest ethical standards.
• Respect. We appreciate the challenges faced by education entrepreneurs and recognize the limits
of our own knowledge. We understand that our ultimate success is dependent upon the
achievements of our partners.
• Teamwork. We value each of our team members as individuals but believe that we achieve
the greatest results by working together. We willingly sacrifice individual interests and
recognition for greater collective impact. Candidate should have a great sense of humor and
enjoy being a team player.
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COMPENSATION
Compensation is commensurate with experience and education. CSGF offers a very competitive
compensation package and this position is eligible for a performance bonus.
START DATE
CSGF is seeking candidates who can start as soon as possible.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter via email to: [email protected]
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