Senior Data Strategist

Senior Data Strategist Overview Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools. This full‑time, exempt position will support the Department of Planning and Data Management by conducting sophisticated analysis of the district’s public and confidential data, providing strategic analysis, data management, accurate demographic and geospatial data, and high‑quality GIS‑based map documents and other data visualizations. Estimated Salary Range 76,000.00 - 100,500.00 Responsibilities Co‑manage the district’s demographic and enrollment data to ensure effective organizational decision‑making and improve CPS’s ability to clearly communicate with the public Manage the creation of various studies, reports, and materials for the purpose of providing project updates and/or conveying other information required for district‑wide planning and decision‑making Lead the development of annual and multi‑year enrollment projections to help guide OPM’s planning efforts Produce grade‑by‑grade enrollment projections using a combination of internal historical data and external demographic/census data Provide static and dynamic data visualizations using business intelligence software Lead the development, management, and expansion of geospatial technology to facilitate student assignment and enrollment analysis Deliver professional‑quality map documents and data visualizations to inform district‑wide planning and decision‑making Work with various departments across CPS to support important strategic district initiatives through geospatial mapping and data analysis Provide updated geospatial data, live public support, and UX design recommendations for the CPS School Locator app Respond to public inquiries regarding attendance area assignments Act as a business owner of the School Data Management System Other duties as assigned Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Geography, Urban Planning or a related field of study preferred Experience Requirements Minimum of six (6) years of geographic information systems (GIS) software and programming, including professional experience with ESRI products (ArcMAP 10.x, ArcGIS Pro) and related extensions (Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Community Analyst, Model Builder). Preference will be given to those with GIS (ESRI or other) certification Expertise with Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and/or Google Sheets, inclusive of the ability to combine and report on datasets Experience writing code with data analytic tools (SAS, R, Python, SPSS, STATA, etc.) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of web‑based mapping technologies, specifically ArcGIS Online Web AppBuilder and Google Maps is preferred High level of proficiency with ESRI products (ArcMAP 10.x, ArcGIS Pro) and related extensions (Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Community Analyst, Model Builder) Ability to use or learn SAS to a high level of proficiency Strong attention to detail Exceptional organizational, communication (oral and written), and problem‑solving skills Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, respond immediately to multiple constituencies, and meet established deadlines Effective strategic planning capabilities and the ability to align/manage activities toward goal fulfillment Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, technical and non‑technical personnel, and across departmental boundaries Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to establish and maintain Chicago residency. Employees must live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part‑time positions, however all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois. Benefits Health & Wellness CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to employees and their eligible dependents. You will have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs: Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Dental Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance Work-Life Balance Paid Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short‑Term Disability Religious Holidays Leaves Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicago Public Schools