Information Systems Analyst

POSITION INFORMATION:
 

• Assist the Information Systems Customization Developer with database management and serve as the lead specialist assigned to day-to-day information systems operations.
• Assist the director of accountability with a variety of statistical reports and data visualizations.
• Assist the director with state reports and monitor school level information and processes that impact state reporting submissions.
• Implement data entry, validation, and quality control processes to maintain accurate and up-to-date student records.
• Monitor data consistency and integrity across the information system.
• Develop and enforce best practices for data management.
• Assist the Information Systems Support staff with identifying state reporting errors and data quality issues.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, system efficiency, and compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Manages account generation and maintenance for over 25,000 users including long term substitutes, with role-based security and integration with related systems, including single-sign on solutions. 
• Develops training materials such as reference guides, videos, web sites and other artifacts for use by end-users of the student information system. 
• Develops and implements training programs and schedules for SIS related processing for teachers, administrators, secretaries, counselors and others as needed.
• Assist with developing schedules, timelines and procedures for processing of student information related tasks such as student class scheduling, report cards, transcripts and state reporting.  
• All other duties as assigned by the Information Systems Customizations Developer and Director of Accountability and Information Systems.

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in computer science/MIS, and experience in writing computer programs and performing routine systems analysis; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability is required.
• Experience working with Virginia SOL testing platforms, score files and uploads is preferred.
• Five years of experience in a PK-12 setting is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of computer systems analysis, programming and state reporting is preferred..
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of relational database design, SQL, and database applications development/support is required.
• Experience working with information systems in a networked environment is required.
• Advanced in a variety of computer operating systems and programs, such as Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Excel, Numbers, etc. is required.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines is preferred. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical individuals is preferred.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and conceptual skills; ability to create original concepts/theories is preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment is required.

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