Data Strategy and Reliability Analyst - Data and Accountability

Data Strategy and Reliability Analyst - Data and Accountability

Mesa USD 4 Data and Accountability - Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 5737964

Final date to receive applications: Jun 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: May 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 7, 2026

Base Salary: $65,827.00

Performance Pay: Available annually

New hire experience: 1% of the base salary granted for each year of verified relevant experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum.

New hire education: 1% of the base salary awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position.

Class/Calendar: C53-RE, 12 months

Hours: Full-time

FSLA: Exempt

Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

The Data Strategy and Reliability Analyst provides expert guidance to district and school leadership for enhancing outcomes through sophisticated data analysis. The Analyst will play a crucial role in aligning school and program plans with the district's strategic goals, identifying areas for improvement, and fostering innovation to enhance overall school performance. The position requires a strong technological background, proficiency in Power

BI, and a commitment to ensuring data accuracy and reliability to support informed decision‑making. Reporting to the Director of Data and Accountability, this position collaborates with other Data and Accountability positions, school and department leadership, as well as external agencies to ensure high‑quality, secure, and efficient data practices across the district.

• Identify opportunities to optimize the use of various information systems and liaise with department leadership to stay informed on updates and explore potential improvements.
• Maintain department procedures and policies in alignment with district, state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Write, modify, and utilize custom SQL queries to extract, audit, and manipulate data from various sources.
• Ensure data accuracy through regular auditing, data quality issue analysis, and resolution recommendations.
• Develop and implement streamlined processes to enhance efficiency, reduce redundancy, and improve service delivery.
• Integrate relevant technological tools and advancements to support staff and improve outcomes.

• Design and build consistent, accurate and available data solutions in specialized software (e.g., Power
  
  BI, Excel, Google, QGIS, etc.).
• Ensure data visualizations provide common data elements and structures as well as adhere to best visualization practices for application and use.
• Prepare various reports for professional, technical, and non‑technical audiences to provide and/or convey information.
• Combine data files from multiple sources (e.g., student records, surveys, federal, state and local governmental agencies, etc.) for use in analysis.
• Analyze student data, assessment scores, and research to provide information, produce reports and visualizations to support data‑informed decisions.

• Maintain standard operating procedure documentation to ensure data consistency, quality, and transparency across the district.
• Respond to in‑district and out‑of‑district inquiries for data requests.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.

• Collaborate with regional positions to build capacity among school and district staff to understand and interpret data.
• Stay informed on federal and state laws and best practices relevant to the assigned area through ongoing research.
• Support regional positions and school teams in using data to set goals, drive improvement cycles, and monitor outcomes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data‑informed practice across all levels of the organization.
• Participate in cross‑functional data projects and regional strategic planning efforts.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the use of various information systems and liaise with department leadership to stay informed on updates and explore potential improvements.
• Lead or participate in special projects and…