Senior Analyst, Business Performance Management

At Acero Schools, we are what we believe.

Achievement - We set goals and do what it takes to achieve them.

Community - We contribute to, respect and serve in our communities.

Excellence - We expect our best and strive to make our best even better.

Resilience - We learn and grow through adversity and challenges.

Optimism - We believe in our ability to create the future we envision.

Position: Senior Analyst, Business Performance Management

Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits

Location: Chicago, IL 

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer                                

How to Apply: https://platform.teachermatch.org/jobsboard.do?districtId=569404168

Position Overview

The Senior Analyst, Business Performance Management is responsible for ensuring that the work of Performance Management at Acero Schools runs smoothly and efficiently. Business Performance Management at Acero Schools involves creating plans for how we will tell if we’re achieving our intended impact with students, implementing our strategic plan, reviewing the results of our measures regularly, and adjusting our plans to improve those results. We use both quantitative and qualitative data in this process. Part technically proficient dashboard creator and report generator, part storyteller through data, the Senior Analyst, Business Performance Management is tasked with ensuring that everyone engaged with the work of Business Performance Management has both the information they need, and the hands-on support they need to understand and use that information in their decision-making processes. This person should be highly curious, with strong communication skills and commitment to data-informed decision making; understand the value of all different kinds of data (quantitative and qualitative); and the importance of supporting people in using relevant data across the organization.

Core Responsibilities

Performance Management Tool Development and Upkeep (50%)

?       Collect and document business rules for the key metrics from Acero Schools Vision Actualization document.

?       Translate the business rules into technical requirement for a dashboard with data visualizations and reports using student and organizational data.

?       Develop and maintain CEO dashboard.

?       Document all dashboard functionality to assist in future maintenance.

?       Identify and keep log of potential improvements to the Performance Management routines, systems, and processes based on feedback from Principals and support office staff.

?       Serve as primary support to dashboard users and report requests.

Performance Management Application (50%)

?       Identify trends in key metrics on a monthly basis and report out to Chiefs bright spots and areas of concern.

?       Facilitate monthly Continuous Improvement (CI) data meetings with Chiefs, support staff, and Principals using data to drive the discussion.

?       Participate in cross-functional meetings with teams as needed to implement CI work.

?       Help the Acero support staff to create and deliver trainings on learning from data.

?       Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

?       Education: Bachelor’s degree, with several years relevant experience, or relevant Master’s degree (required)

?       Demonstrated work experience in data analysis, performance management, continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, assessment, or similar

?       Proficiency using technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and Tableau

?       Ability to understand relational databases and Structured Query Language(SQL)

?       Superior oral and written communication skills, especially as it pertains to data

?       A track record of success with making or supporting data-driven improvements within organizations

?       Experience designing reports and learning from data

?       Experience evaluating the quality of data and data visualizations

?       Demonstrated capacity to learn new technical systems and business processes

?       Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people to support team and organizational goals, including desire and experience helping others understand data

?       Must hold permanent residency in the United States (required)

Additional Qualifications

?       Occasional travel to Acero schools across Chicago to support data use

?       Exceptional planning, organizing, and prioritizing skills in order to manage a diverse workload, multiple demands, and deadline sensitive projects

?       A self-starter mentality and willingness to work independently

?       Ability to provide and accept feedback

Personal Characteristics

?       Energetic, hard-working, and enthusiastic team player

?       Deeply curious and passionate about learning and improving

?       Empathetic to people who are inexperienced with data

?       Innovative and resourceful problem solver

?       Principled with high ethical standards, professionalism and integrity

?       A strong commitment to the Acero Schools mission

Physical Demands

The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment, and the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Physical demands include the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around the classroom 60% of the day. In addition, candidates must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods of time, and walk up and down stairs several times a day.

Working Conditions

Majority of work is performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings.

NOTE: The foregoing list of essential duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Acero Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals. Acero Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

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