• Maintains and updates Published Data databases used by department analysts.
• Ensures documentation of existing business rules remains current and reflects any minor logic updates
• Executes standardized processes for state submissions. Coordinates the preparation of data files and ensures all submissions align with established business rules and timelines
• Performs regular data loads to external assessment vendor systems.
• Provides technical support for rostering and troubleshooting data entry points for the Assessment Team
• Executes established workflows for loading vendor and state-supplied scores into the department Score Repository. Validates load success and flags discrepancies
• Collaborates with the Senior Data Specialists and Data Systems Manager to provide operational insights.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or Social Sciences.
• Two to four (2-4) years of professional experience in data management, data analysis, or a technical support role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including formula/expression writing in MS Excel.
• Proficiency with Google products including Google Docs, Google Sheets, & Google Slides.
• Familiarity and proficiency with R, Python, and Snowflake.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting techniques to isolate, diagnose, and repair data defects.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to discuss issues at a technical and non-technical level with programmers and project stakeholders.
• Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines.
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
• Works collaboratively with others on a team.
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated customer-service orientation and a positive attitude.
• High degree of confidentiality and integrity in handling information.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

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Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation.  DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.  

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth.  Learn more at dpsk12.org.