Senior Data Analyst – Education & Performance Insights (Remote)

Job Type: Contract | 100% Remote (U.S.-based) Duration: February 26, 2026 – August 31, 2026 (with possible extension) Estimated Hours: Up to 1,150 hours Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours (ocassional after-hours as needed) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to support a high-impact initiative focused on transforming complex school system data into actionable insights. This role is ideal for a data professional who excels at data storytelling, dashboard development, and building low-code solutions that help non-technical users make informed decisions. You will play a key role in developing tools and platforms that allow education leaders to understand performance, identify improvement areas, and set meaningful goals that support student success. Key Responsibilities • Analyze large and complex school system datasets and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations. • Develop and maintain low-code solutions (e.g., Microsoft Power Platform, Qualtrics, or similar) to display data and collect user input. • Create interactive dashboards and reporting tools that consolidate data into a single, user-friendly view. • Design automated systems (forms, surveys, applications) to collect, organize, and track performance data. • Build scoring tools, trackers, and Excel-based scorecards to monitor progress and outcomes over time. • Analyze statutory and compliance-related data across multiple plans to identify overlaps, gaps, and redundancies. • Recommend data-driven approaches to streamline reporting and reduce duplication. • Communicate insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders, supporting planning, goal-setting, and performance monitoring. • Work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality outputs in a remote environment. Required Qualifications • 8+ years of experience in data analytics and data storytelling • 8+ years of experience building or supporting low-code platforms (Power Platform or similar) • 5+ years of advanced Microsoft Excel experience (data modeling, analysis, scorecards) • 3+ years of experience with data visualization tools (Power BI preferred) • Experience combining and analyzing data from multiple sources (Excel, databases, or similar) • Ability to synthesize complex datasets, policies, or requirements to identify patterns and insights • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a remote setting Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Qualtrics or Smartsheet • Experience working with education, government, or public-sector data • Familiarity with statutory, compliance, or policy-related reporting • Experience reducing duplication across reporting systems or requirements • Background in education, performance management, or program evaluation • Experience supporting planning, goal-setting, or outcome tracking using data Work Environment • 100% Remote (U.S.-based candidates only) • Standard business hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (local time) • Occasional evening or weekend work may be required with prior approval • Any travel must be pre-approved and will follow state reimbursement guidelines