Data Science Manager

Job Description

Over 20 years ago, Stride was founded to provide personalized learning — powered by technology. We reached students where they were in their own journeys. We knocked down their barriers to great education. And we gave every learner equal opportunity to succeed — however they defined success. Stride innovated the learning experience with online and blended learning that prepared them for their lives ahead.

Stride is a community of passionate leaders.  Whether teachers, engineers, curriculum writers, or financial managers — whatever your expertise or role, we all work to empower futures through learning. And changing the trajectory of learning itself is one of our greatest missions.  Join us in developing more effective ways to learn and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to make their way forward in life.

The Data Analytics Manager leads the team focused on developing, implementing and supporting data reporting across the organization to improve student performance and student experience. This role leads a team of Data Analysts in providing consumer support with data products, communicating feedback from stakeholders and conducting ad hoc reporting as necessary. The role must engage with the academic, technical and organizational departments to provide appropriate solutions for various stakeholders. The role will maintain close contact with cross functional partners throughout the organization to report data challenges, provide quality assurance, offer training/support and communicate new data tools and product enhancements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Leads a team of analysts with a focus on academic data support aligned with strategic company goals;
• Gathers feedback from various stakeholders and communicates findings to technical developers to help drive product improvement.
• Serves as subject matter expert on all academic data ensuring timely updates in alation and/or clarification to stakeholders.
• Maintains updated and accurate support for academic reporting tools to include (trainings, website, QRGs, newsletters, etc.)
• Supports cross-functional partners by analyzing large amounts of data, creating new solutions and providing actionable insights;
• Implements an Agile methodology that allows the team to be responsive to ad hoc data requests resulting in timely turnarounds and delivery to customer.
• Analyzes data with standard methods, interprets the results, and provides a summary of analyses with actionable insights; ensures and improves data integrity, accuracy and quality; shares knowledge of analysis techniques and data coding with others;
• Collects data routinely and independently as requested to monitor and report on implementation of specific initiatives across the organization; Identifies new data sources to enhance analytics;
• Promotes and supports a culture dedicated to strategic data driven decision making; Provides thought leadership throughout the organization for how to best use data and analysis insights.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 3 - 5 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study AND 
• Five (5) years of experience with data analysis and reporting OR 
• Three (3) years of experience managing data analysis, reporting 
• Equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Excellent project management, verbal and written communication skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI, PowerSchool, and Canvas 
• Integration pathways via ClassLink and/or Clever 
• Data analysis and structured problem solving

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Excellent project management, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI, etc.
• Data analysis and structured problem solving
• Ability to travel (15%)
• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master’s degree in related field of study
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a managed services structure and/or project management
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with other professional staff
• Experience with producing and presenting materials for public review
• Awareness of current trends and directions in online schools and K-12 academic, engagement and persistence/retention data specifically

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

We anticipate the salary range to be $93,328.50- $209,368.80 . Eligible employees may receive a bonus.  This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. 

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.