"Data Analyst I"

Job Summary

The Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy (Deal Center) is dedicated to conducting research and evaluation across Georgia to identify and promote evidence-based practices that enhance early language and literacy development, ensuring children read on grade level by the end of third grade.

The Data Analyst I will support the Deal Center's research and evaluation efforts by managing, collecting, analyzing, and visualizing educational data. This role will provide technical assistance for program evaluations, research methodologies, and statistical analyses while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including university faculty, state agencies, school systems, and non-profits.

The Data Analyst I will also assist in securing external funding opportunities by contributing data insights that support research proposals and grant applications.

Responsibilities

Data Management (25%)

• Identify, acquire, and organize data from relevant internal and external sources.
• Maintain and structure datasets using Microsoft Teams, PowerBI, or future database solutions, ensuring accessibility and organization.
• Develop and implement protocols to ensure data integrity, security, and confidentiality.
• Perform data cleaning and transformation processes to prepare data for analysis and reporting.
• Maintain a relational database to enhance data storage and management.
• Automate data into the PowerBI dashboard.

Data Analysis (35%)

• Interpret and analyze educational data using statistical methods to inform decision-making.
• Conduct statistical analyses and optimize data collection strategies for efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify and interpret trends, patterns, and key insights within large and complex datasets.
• Develop compelling data visualizations to communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences.

Reporting & Collaboration (25%)

• Provide data summaries and insights to inform program evaluations, research studies, and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with research consultants to analyze data from various sources and apply statistical methodologies.
• Work with Deal Center colleagues to support major initiatives, evaluation projects, grant competitions, and continuous program improvements.
• Contribute to research reports, presentations, publications, and grant competitions by synthesizing, visualizing, interpreting, and presenting data findings.

Grant and Data Support (10%)

• Assist in the development and refinement of data-related processes and systems as the Deal Center's needs evolve.
• Provide ad hoc data support and analysis as requested by leadership.
• Serve on search committees.
• Grant support as needed.
• Website updates as needed.
• As assigned

Other Duties (5%)

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Psychology, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a related field.

Experience

1-2 years of experience as a Data Analyst in a university, research lab, or nonprofit setting.

Technical Proficiency

• Strong analytical skills with expertise in data management, statistical analysis, and visualization.
• Experience with statistical tools (Excel, SPSS, SAS, R, Python, etc.).
• Understanding of database structures, data modeling, and data governance principles.

Soft Skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills to convey complex data insights to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adapt to shifting priorities.

Required Documents to Attach

• List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS

• Excellent quantitative analysis skills.
• Strong Interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard + Education & DMV