Data Analyst, Special Services (One Year Only)

Willow Oaks Administrative Center

Summary

Performs a variety of professional duties required to collect, review, design, evaluate, and present data for special educational support programs and/or student populations, including demographics, performance, and data from state, divisionwide, and ad hoc measures; assists school-based administrators and central office staff with the utilization of data in order to improve educational services; and prepares reports of quantitative and qualitative data.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science, education, or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience in data analysis, data interpretation, and/or business intelligence.

+ Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of data analysis.
• Proficiency in the utilization of computer technology as a tool for data collection, planning, and evaluation.
• Ability to design presentations and explain projects, technical concepts, or issues to individuals in both a technical and non-technical manner.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks appropriately and within timelines.
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure that programs meet goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and/or present information to groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school and office personnel.

Preferred

• Supplemental coursework in principles, concepts, and methodologies of analytics reporting.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

• Identifies, collects, and disseminates information, resources, and research for Information and Prevention Services.
• Creates database, spreadsheet, and/or statistical software to provide written and oral reporting to schools, regions, and department administrators.
• Creates and delivers visualized data stories, flow charts, and graphs in an organized and meaningful way.
• Identifies trends, patterns, strengths, and weaknesses in data sets that communicate key program insights.
• Works as a team member in designing and developing tools for assessing program performance, progress, and achievement.
• Reviews and validates data and project requirements to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity.
• Supports the maintenance of data security and data integrity.
• Collaborates with staff across the Division to develop and maintain data infrastructure, analysis, reporting dashboards, visual roadmaps, and other data projects.
• Assists management with the development of project timelines.
• Responds to ad hoc requests from the leadership team, offices, and schools.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Salary Range

$77,369 - $134,290

Salary Grade

[Salary Information]

Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 002-FEU-OP

Office

Office Of Special Services

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Percent Full-Time

Full Time

Closing Date

03-Nov-2026

Job Type

Special Services

Open

Until

Filled

No

Re-Adv.

Position

No

Data Analyst, Special Services (One Year Only) | Fairfax County Public Schools

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