Data Analyst III - FTE - Finance

Position: Benefits Data Analyst III - 1.0 FTE - Finance
Posting Timeline

This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

Position Details

Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials . With the District's focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.

The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran's status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.

504 Coordinator:
Katie Loewen, ,  x63337
ADA Coordinator:
Jey Buno, ,
Director of Civil Rights:
Dr. Bobby Cruz, ,

Accessibility Statement

BASIC FUNCTION

Under general direction, analyze, manage, and lead processes involved in the delivery of district and department's technology solutions, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) business management software and other web applications, to meet district and department's strategic business and operational objectives; has primary focus on implementation, support, and maintenance of the Human Resource Information Management System; service as one of the technical points-of-contact for information systems supporting district and HR planning and operations;

works closely with other subject matter experts to ensure data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing, and analyzing data flow for process improvement opportunities; support system upgrades, patches, testing, and other technical projects as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the use of department's technology solutions in support of district-level strategic alignment, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) business management software (HRMS) or other web applications; administer and maintain system tables, technical processes, and queries; apply HR functional knowledge in optimizing HR information systems; serve as a liaison between the district leadership and department and central Information Technology Systems and Services department, representing the department's needs from the technology systems.
  
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• Coordinate and communicate with counterparts from other departments and IT regarding departmental system issues, processing, upgrades and enhancements; lead and participate in cross-functional teams within and beyond the department to assure smooth integration of the department's technology systems, software and data with other technology solutions throughout the department and district. "E"
• Troubleshoot problems and issues of concern with overall system functionality and data output; confer with vendors, department staff and other system users regarding functions, testing and evaluation of software, review and revision of processes and procedures and resolving system issues. "E"
• Review system functionality and performance, make recommendations and engage district and department leaders in conversations regarding system needs and opportunities to improve systems, optimize performance, enhance user experience, improve process and policy, and increase utilization. "E"
• Manage and lead the maintenance, review, testing and implementation of system upgrades and/or updates; develop and recommend time-lines for the completion of system changes, modifications or enhancements and communicate with end…