Data Analyst

Summary

Ascend Schools is Brooklyn’s premier K–12 public charter network, dedicated to preparing students for successful futures. The Data Analyst will support strategic data initiatives by ensuring data integrity, developing tools and reports, and collaborating with various teams to enhance organizational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school-based and network departments to understand data needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Create, document, and maintain internal policies, procedures, and technical guides to support consistent best practices
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, surface insights, and support continuous improvement across schools and central teams
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to school and network teams
• Partner with the Director of Data Strategy to lead and support strategic data projects that inform key organizational decisions

Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• Proficiency in SQL, including writing complex queries, joining datasets, and manipulating relational data
• Advanced Google Sheets or Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• 1–2 years of experience, preferably in a tech or education setting
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree required
• Proficiency in SQL, including writing complex queries, joining datasets, and manipulating relational data
• Advanced Google Sheets or Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis

Nice to Haves

• 1–2 years of experience, preferably in a tech or education setting
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Generous paid time off and additional employee benefits
• Hybrid work schedule requiring in-office presence at least three days per week