Idaho Staffing
Education Data Analyst
Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. The Education Data Analyst works as part of a deadline-oriented, fast-paced team consisting of consulting and operations staff that works together to provide superior service to state education agencies and school districts in the areas of special education management systems, data warehousing, federal reporting, and other programs. The Analyst will be responsible for reviewing, formatting, importing/exporting, transforming, validating, or modeling data with the purpose of understanding or drawing conclusions to drive strategic and operational decision-making. This role is suited for a more experienced analyst who is comfortable handling both high-level data analysis and hands-on tasks like processing imports. Additionally, while this role does not immediately require direct supervision, the ideal candidate should be open to leadership opportunities in the future. Position Requirements
The position requires: Project Management Documentation Data Analysis Data Engineering Communication Skills Specific Responsibilities
The specific responsibilities include: Maintaining data dictionaries, data flow diagrams, etc. for EDPlan processes and related functions Ensuring client success by working with clients to resolve issues, provide user support, and collaborate with clients in design specifications for report requests Preparing data analysis and agendas for client meetings Traveling to and presenting at status update meetings to clients, as needed Documenting client discussions, gathering requirements, and engaging technical team as it relates to emerging data structure and reporting needs, in close partnership with the project leads Software implementation activities including data migration, data integration, site preparation, and project management Overseeing and performing data QA, testing, and validation Assisting school districts in uploading the data into our system Required Skills
The required skills include: Strong analytical skills and careful attention to detail Proficiency in MS Office products: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Expertise in creating/using scripts, macros, formulas, and other similar data wrangling skills and techniques Excellent organizational, oral presentation, and written communication skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects while also contributing to team leadership and fostering a collaborative environment Preferred Skills
Preferred skills include: Previous experience utilizing Visio, MS Project, Zendesk, and JIRA Research and project management capabilities Previous experience utilizing Python, SQL, SAP Business Objects, SIF Unity, or other data platforms Required Experience
Required experience includes: Bachelor's degree and/or prior data analysis experience 5+ years data analyst experience, ideally in a role with both technical and client-facing responsibilities Experience with supervising or mentoring team members is a plus, or a willingness to take on leadership in the future 1+ years of schools (K-12), special education and/or Medicaid claiming experience is desired Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave. Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. The Education Data Analyst works as part of a deadline-oriented, fast-paced team consisting of consulting and operations staff that works together to provide superior service to state education agencies and school districts in the areas of special education management systems, data warehousing, federal reporting, and other programs. The Analyst will be responsible for reviewing, formatting, importing/exporting, transforming, validating, or modeling data with the purpose of understanding or drawing conclusions to drive strategic and operational decision-making. This role is suited for a more experienced analyst who is comfortable handling both high-level data analysis and hands-on tasks like processing imports. Additionally, while this role does not immediately require direct supervision, the ideal candidate should be open to leadership opportunities in the future. Position Requirements
The position requires: Project Management Documentation Data Analysis Data Engineering Communication Skills Specific Responsibilities
The specific responsibilities include: Maintaining data dictionaries, data flow diagrams, etc. for EDPlan processes and related functions Ensuring client success by working with clients to resolve issues, provide user support, and collaborate with clients in design specifications for report requests Preparing data analysis and agendas for client meetings Traveling to and presenting at status update meetings to clients, as needed Documenting client discussions, gathering requirements, and engaging technical team as it relates to emerging data structure and reporting needs, in close partnership with the project leads Software implementation activities including data migration, data integration, site preparation, and project management Overseeing and performing data QA, testing, and validation Assisting school districts in uploading the data into our system Required Skills
The required skills include: Strong analytical skills and careful attention to detail Proficiency in MS Office products: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Expertise in creating/using scripts, macros, formulas, and other similar data wrangling skills and techniques Excellent organizational, oral presentation, and written communication skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects while also contributing to team leadership and fostering a collaborative environment Preferred Skills
Preferred skills include: Previous experience utilizing Visio, MS Project, Zendesk, and JIRA Research and project management capabilities Previous experience utilizing Python, SQL, SAP Business Objects, SIF Unity, or other data platforms Required Experience
Required experience includes: Bachelor's degree and/or prior data analysis experience 5+ years data analyst experience, ideally in a role with both technical and client-facing responsibilities Experience with supervising or mentoring team members is a plus, or a willingness to take on leadership in the future 1+ years of schools (K-12), special education and/or Medicaid claiming experience is desired Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave. Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.