BCT Partners – Head Start Data Analyst

About BCT

We harness the power of expertise and innovation to solve complex social problems, transform lives, and create lasting change. BCT is a management consulting firm that tackles complex social problems through data analytics, innovative solutions and program management. We believe complex issues are best solved through collaboration. As a result, we employ a multidisciplinary approach that combines domain expertise, research, evaluation, technology, organizational development, and a passion for change.

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The Data Analyst supports data collection, analysis, and reporting activities that inform program performance, operational decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives across Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This role analyzes quantitative and qualitative data, prepares reports, dashboards, and visualizations, identifies trends and patterns, and provides actionable insights to support decision-making and process improvements. The position collaborates with cross‑functional teams to ensure data quality and deliver analytical solutions that strengthen program effectiveness and improve outcomes for children and families.

• Collect, clean, validate, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources to support program operations, performance measurement, and reporting.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and presentations that communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities within datasets and provide actionable insights to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Monitor data quality by identifying inconsistencies, resolving errors, and promoting data integrity across systems and reports.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of data collection processes, reporting tools, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand business needs, define reporting requirements, and deliver analytical solutions.
• Assist with program monitoring, evaluation, and compliance reporting by compiling, analyzing, and validating required data.
• Maintain documentation for data sources, reporting processes, methodologies, and standard operating procedures.
• Respond to data requests by gathering, analyzing, and presenting information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Use data analysis and reporting tools to automate routine reporting, improve efficiency, and enhance data accessibility where appropriate.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve reporting accuracy.
• Stay current on data analysis methods, reporting technologies, and industry best practices to support ongoing organizational effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Perform these and other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT’s goals and objectives.

As no individual candidate meets every qualification, we encourage candidates who meet most of these requirements to apply!

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Public Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Relevant certifications in data analytics, business intelligence, statistical analysis, visualization tools, or related disciplines are a plus.

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, program evaluation, research, performance measurement, or a related analytical field.
• Experience collecting, cleaning, validating, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated experience preparing reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and presentations that communicate analytical findings to diverse audiences.
• Experience identifying trends, patterns, and opportunities to…