Senior Director of Data Analytics, ONPCS - 26241

Position Summary: The Senior Director of Data Analytics for Non-Public and Charter Schools is responsible for supporting the Office of Non-Public and Charter Schools. This role involves advising on and ensuring the effective implementation of all NCLB-mandated reimbursable program initiatives for non-public schools. The Senior Director of Data Analytics will oversee the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of educational initiatives for eligible non-public school students and staff from Pre-K through grade twelve. Furthermore, the role provides operational guidance and leadership for support services across more than 1,100 non-public and charter schools. Acting as a resource, the Senior Director assists central organizations, approximately 850 non-public schools, and 300 charter schools, which collectively serve around 370,000 students across all five boroughs of New York City. Additionally, the role supports the non-public school administrative hierarchy concerning methodology, materials, practices, and procedures related to various federal and state-funded initiatives. This position requires a forward-thinking leader with a passion for education and operational excellence, ensuring that the Division’s efforts align with the broader goal of improving student outcomes across all of our nonpublic and charter schools in New York City.

The Senior Director of Data Analytics will manage and optimize key data systems, including the Nonpublic School Information System (NPSIS), Targeted Achievement Accountability Reporting Information System (TAARIS), and Location Code Generation and Management System (LCGMS). The role also requires close collaboration with internal NYCPS divisions and external stakeholders to advance ONPCS's mission and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, and keen attention to detail. They must be adept at working cross-functionally within the NYCPS and translating complex data into actionable insights that drive policy and program improvements for nonpublic and charter schools; and serves as a partner and conduit to all offices across the NYCPS and external stakeholders to support the roll-out of citywide initiatives. The Office’s coordinated efforts align the needs of students with available resources to improve outcomes.

This position demands a strategic thinker who can leverage data to inform best practices, enhance operational efficiencies, and support the continuous improvement of ONPCS programs. Performs related work.

Reports to: Deputy Chief Executive Director of Operations

Direct Reports: Director, Analytics and Data Management

Key Relationships: Works closely and collaborates with the Executive Directors, executive and senior leadership, and ONPCS staff. Engages with various divisions, including the Division of Instructional and Information Technology, Office of General Counsel, Office of Data Management, Office of Policy & Evaluation. Maintains strong working relationships with senior administrators, directors, and managers within NYCPS, as well as local communities, external partners, NYCPS stakeholders and collaborating City and State officials. May also serve as the Office’s liaison within NYCPS and other City agencies.

Responsibilities

Data Management & Governance

• Leads the full lifecycle of data management functions, ensuring data integrity, quality control, and reconciliation across multiple data sources.
• Establishes and enforces data collection policies and best practices, ensuring uniform compliance and data quality across NYCPS offices.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to align data standards.
  
  

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Synthesizes complex datasets to generate accurate and actionable reports that inform senior administrators, directors, and managers within ONPCS.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes data from multiple sources to monitor effectiveness, track key metrics, and assess program impact.
• Develops and prepares internal reports on status, progress, and outcomes of evaluation activities.
  
  

Strategic Decision-Making & Leadership

• Establishes data-driven policies, metrics, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and accountability.
• Conducts in-depth data analysis to provide actionable intelligence to the Executive Director and senior leadership, supporting informed policy decisions.
• Translates complex data into practical insights and strategic recommendations, driving informed decision-making and division-wide improvements.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Engages with central staff, senior management, and external vendors, providing data expertise, responding to feedback, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Works closely with other NYCPS offices to ensure that data analysis, reporting, and evaluation efforts are aligned with Department-wide standards and best practices.
  
  

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Directs the development of tiered support plans to ensure a structured and cohesive approach to performance monitoring and continuous improvement across ONPCS programs.
• Leads the strategic coordination of ONPCS activities, including meetings, trainings, and school visits.
• Provides technical assistance to ONPCS teams, translating complex data into practical strategies for improvement.
  
  

Technical Expertise & Advisory

• Serves as a key resource in data interpretation and analysis, offering technical guidance to ONPCS teams.
  
  

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

• A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies, or a closely related field, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience, for educational program(s) and/or institution(s) in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting economic or financial administration, fiscal or economic research; management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; educational, personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, fiscal management, or a related area, 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, consultative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, consultative or supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, or “2” above. Graduate education in areas other than those mentioned above, may be substituted for the professional experience, but not for the 18 months of managerial experience described in “1” above, at the rate of 15 graduate semester credits from an accredited college or university for 6 months up to a maximum of 1 year of professional experience. However, all candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and 18 months executive, managerial, administrative, consultative or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
  
  

Preferred

• Expertise and graduate degree in the field of program planning and evaluation, as well as data management and analytics.
• Deep knowledge of R, SQL, Stata, SPSS, SAS, Python, or similar scripting languages.
• Knowledge of NYCPS databases, programs, systems, and reports.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data for diverse constituent groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications to create data visuals and streamlined processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills, especially when handling multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong spoken and written communication and editing skills.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to proactively identify key issues and risks.
• Fine-tuned problem-solving skills; ability to think quickly and solve problems independently.
• Experience with product management and data lifecycle management, including the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-level data systems used for multi-stakeholder data capture, reporting and decision making.
  
  

Salary: $145,000 - $150,403

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

• New York City Residency is NOT Required *
  
  

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

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