Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst

Eden Prairie School District is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Data Analyst to lead district wide data analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision-supported efforts. This position plays a critical role in transforming data into actionable insights that improve student outcomes, operational efficiency, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and supporting team members through project management. The Senior Data Analyst serves as a key thought partner to district leadership by developing dashboards, conducting advanced analyses, identifying trends, and supporting data‑informed decision‑making across academics, operations, and student services.

This role requires a strong combination of technical expertise, analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to translate complex information into practical recommendations for school and district leaders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related field, required
• Scrum, Kanban, or other Agile certification, preferred

• Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in data analysis, business intelligence, strategic analytics, and facilitating a small team
• Advanced proficiency with SQL, Excel, Python, and data visualization tools
• Strong written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with predictive analytics or statistical modeling

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non‑technical audiences
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to build trust and collaborative relationships with leaders and staff

• Salary/year: $101,127 - $111,627 based on experience and qualifications (AST Level L)
• Vacation: 25 days a year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays each year
• Life Insurance: fully paid by the employer for an amount equal to twice the employee’s annual salary
• Long Term Disability Insurance: fully paid by the employer
• Medical/hospitalization insurance available per AST agreement
• District contribution up to $1,673 per month for family coverage
• Dental Insurance: fully paid by the employer for family coverage
• Sick Leave: 14 days per year cumulative to 254 days
• Tuition Reimbursement: 50% tuition for up to 9 credits per fiscal year for pre‑approved coursework

Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.