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Position: Senior Analyst,Business Performance Management

Salary: CompetitiveSalary and Benefits

Location: Chicago, IL 

ReportsTo: ChiefOperating Officer

How to Apply: https://platform.teachermatch.org/jobsboard.do?districtId=569404168

Position Overview

The Senior Analyst, Business Performance Managementis responsible for ensuring that the work of Performance Management at AceroSchools runs smoothly and efficiently. Business Performance Management at AceroSchools involves creating plans for how we will tell if we’re achieving our intendedimpact with students, implementing our strategic plan, reviewing the results ofour measures regularly, and adjusting our plans to improve those results. Weuse both quantitative and qualitative data in this process. Part technicallyproficient dashboard creator and report generator, part storyteller throughdata, the Senior Analyst, Business Performance Management is tasked withensuring that everyone engaged with the work of Business Performance Managementhas both the information they need, and the hands-on support they need tounderstand and use that information in their decision-making processes. Thisperson should be highly curious, with strong communication skills andcommitment to data-informed decision making; understand the value of all differentkinds of data (quantitative and qualitative); and the importance of supportingpeople in using relevant data across the organization.

Core Responsibilities

PerformanceManagement Tool Development and Upkeep (50%)

?Collect and document business rules forthe key metrics from Acero Schools Vision Actualization document.

?Translate the business rules intotechnical requirement for a dashboard with data visualizations and reportsusing student and organizational data.

?Developand maintain CEO dashboard.

?Document alldashboard functionality to assist in future maintenance.

?Identify andkeep log of potential improvements to the Performance Management routines,systems, and processes based on feedback from Principals and support officestaff.

?Serve asprimary support to dashboard users and report requests.

PerformanceManagement Application (50%)

?Identify trendsin key metrics on a monthly basis and report out to Chiefs bright spots andareas of concern.

?Facilitatemonthly Continuous Improvement (CI) data meetings with Chiefs, support staff,and Principals using data to drive the discussion.

?Participate incross-functional meetings with teams as needed to implement CI work.

?Help the Acerosupport staff to create and deliver trainings on learning from data.

?Other duties,as assigned.

Qualifications

?Education: Bachelor’s degree, with several yearsrelevant experience, or relevant Master’s degree (required)

?Demonstrated work experience in data analysis,performance management, continuous improvement, data-driven decision making,assessment, or similar

?Proficiencyusing technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, andTableau

?Ability to understandrelational databases and Structured Query Language(SQL)

?Superior oral and written communication skills,especially as it pertains to data

?A track record of success with making or supportingdata-driven improvements within organizations

?Experience designing reports and learning from data

?Experience evaluating the quality of data and datavisualizations

?Demonstrated capacity to learn new technical systemsand business processes

?Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groupsof people to support team and organizational goals, including desire andexperience helping others understand data

?Must hold permanent residency in the United States(required)

AdditionalQualifications

?Occasional travel to Acero schools across Chicago tosupport data use

?Exceptional planning, organizing, and prioritizingskills in order to manage a diverse workload, multiple demands, and deadlinesensitive projects

?A self-starter mentality and willingness to workindependently

?Ability to provide and accept feedback

PersonalCharacteristics

?Energetic, hard-working, and enthusiastic teamplayer

?Deeply curious and passionate about learning andimproving

?Empathetic to people who are inexperienced with data

?Innovative and resourceful problem solver

?Principled with high ethical standards,professionalism and integrity

?A strong commitment to the Acero Schools mission

PhysicalDemands

The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standardbusiness office equipment, and the ability to communicate and exchangeinformation, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintainwork files. Physical demands include the ability to stand, bend, reach high andlow, stoop, and walk around the classroom 60% of the day. In addition,candidates must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for shortperiods of time, and walk up and down stairs several times a day.

WorkingConditions

Majority of work is performed in a general office environment.Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hoursrequired to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance atorganization-sponsored events and meetings.

NOTE: The foregoing list of essential duties andresponsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed withinthis classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position inthe class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude managementfrom assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logicalassignment to the position.

Acero Schoolsis committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals. Acero Schoolsdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age,religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

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