Data Analyst I

At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Team Overview

Our Information Technology (IT) team leads all aspects of IT systems and processes across the enterprise, including data services, security, compliance, applications, automation, and end-user services. Through innovative and streamlined technology solutions, this dynamic team enables company growth​, protects data, and serves as a critical partner to all departments of PowerSchool.

Description

Data analysts create real-time data visualizations and dashboards, and use statistical techniques to understand data. They are also responsible for developing and implementing data analyses and collection systems.

Your day-to-day job will consist of:

• Write and maintain SQL queries to extract, validate, and support reporting needs across the organization.
• Provision, organize, and maintain data within the enterprise data warehouse following established standards and processes.
• Develop and enhance dashboards and reports to provide actionable business insights.
• Analyze data trends, patterns, and anomalies to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Manage and resolve data-related requests through the team's ticketing system, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, clarify needs, and translate them into data solutions.
• Perform data quality reviews and validation activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of reporting assets.
• Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills while working effectively across cross-functional teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant and related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Travel occasionally, up to 5-10%, for key moments such as team summits, training, conferences, etc., with increased frequency during peak periods based on business demands.
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Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data findings.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow established processes, and effectively track work through a ticketing system.

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accomodations@powerschool.com.