Think Small
Data Analyst
Think Small, Little Canada, Minnesota, United States,
Think Small, Minnesota's leader in early learning, is dedicated to advancing early childhood care and education. We are still committed to the principles that gave rise to our organization 50 years ago - that the quality of a child's early experiences greatly influences his or her success later in life and there is much that can be done to improve the quality of early childhood settings to optimize a child's development.Important Information for Applicants
Before applying, please note that only candidates meeting the following requirements will be considered:
We do not offer visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B).Hybrid schedule: this role requires on-site work every Wednesday and Thursday.Minnesota-based applicants only, specifically within the Twin Cities area.A cover letter detailing why your qualifications align with Think Small's mission.
Job Summary:
This position produces and maintains analytics dashboards and performs other reporting and data analyses for Think Small and its various departments and programs. Collaborates with various internal teams to understand and document requirements for analytics, manages, merges, and maintains data from various sources, helps to standardize definitions for reported metrics, and produces narratives on major insights from data. Activities include, but are not limited to, managing databases and dashboards, designing analytical approaches, developing new measures, performing data collection and analysis, report writing and production, tracking project activities and tasks, and helping to ensure the overall success of initiatives and programs in and across multiple departments. This is a hybrid position. Ability to travel to Little Canada, MN for Wednesday and Thursday in-office days required. Remote applicants will not be considered.Common Interactions:
Think Small operation, IT, and program departments; management team; finance team.Essential Job Functions:
1. Data Analysis, Reporting, and Dashboarding:Update existing dashboards and produce accurate and user-friendly reports, charts, and graphs that conform to agency and contract holder guidelines and standards as well as best practicesWork with data team to clean, format, transform, load, and analyze large data sets according to reporting/request guidelinesPrepare, submit and communicate reports and summaries to internal and external audiencesTranslate complex data findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiencesRespond to internal and external requests for reports and dashboards, which may include unplanned requests requiring quick turn-around timeExtract data by creating complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted and/or modify and run existing queries2. Data Management:
Coordinate with the data team to design, maintain, enhance, code, and administer internal databasesSet up and test new software, databases, and data handling systems in partnership with ITStrong understanding of data privacy regulations and ethical considerations related to data handling and reporting3 .
User Assistance:Create, maintain and update user documentation on database use, reporting, and hygiene for system usersIn partnership with the data team, develop and maintain a system and processes for storing reports, dashboards, and other contentTroubleshoot user concerns / problemsParticipate in continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization in enhancing performance and providing increased functionalityProvide training to agency staff related to data collection, analysis, and interpretation/application of findingsWork with system users to identify needs or new functionality4. Documentation:Create, maintain and update user documentation on data definitions, dashboard use, reports, etc.Create, provide documentation and follow processes to ensure the highest possible level of accuracy5. Technology:
Learn and use new technologies, techniques, software, data types, tools, etc. as needed6. Employee Expectations:Perform all job duties to department expectations and standardsPerform other duties as assignedMaintain regular, reliable attendanceCollaboration with customers, coworkers and external partnersTimely, engaged participation in meetingsSafe job performanceCompetency in required computer programsPrepare reports as required, requestedCurrent, valid certifications as requiredRequirements:
Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or field in which strong data analysis skills are acquired.Experience:1-2 years of experience extracting, transforming, loading, and analyzing large data sets, including large, publicly available data sets such as the American Community SurveySignificant experience in data dashboards is requiredSensitivity to and understanding of diverse populations and the ability to analyze data in a way that considers equity and inclusivityStrong work experience in business intelligence, user experience, or other data reportingExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex problems and develop actionable solutionsSignificant experience developing data dashboards and writing reports to present the results in a clear and concise mannerExceptional attention to detail, accuracy; and ability to deliver on schedule and meet deadlinesDemonstrated ability to work in mixed settings (independently, collaboratively, in groups) and to take detailed instruction from supervisor and other administratorsExcellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneouslyGood writing and oral communication skillsNonprofit experience preferredComputer knowledge:Significant experience with BI tools; strong proficiency in Power BI a must; experience with Salesforce preferred; excellent proficiency utilizing data tools, particularly MS Excel and MS Power Suite, especially Power App.Strong functional knowledge of computer applications for data acquisition and analysis is requiredPhysical demands:
This position is mostly sedentary with occasional demands to walk and standThere is frequent keyboarding and computer use and communicating via email, video/phone, and in personAdditional Information:
Travel demands:
Limited local travelHybrid Position:
This position is available immediately with a hybrid schedule, requiring on-site work every Wednesday and Thursday.Applicants must be located in the Twin CitiesCover Letter:
A cover letter is required with your applicationBenefitsComprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, life, vision, pet, critical illness, and long-term care insurance.Medical and dependent care flex spending accounts, Health Savings Account (HS), legal and ID protection plans.Pre-tax and ROTH 401k with employer match.Generous paid time off: 23 days of sick/vacation time earned the first year PLUS 9 scheduled holidays and 4 floating holidays for those whose needs don't conform to the federal holiday calendar.6 weeks paid parent leave and infants-at-work program (available after 1 year of employment)Join us in our mission to make a difference in the community and the lives of young children. If you have a passion and desire to drive organizational success, we encourage you to apply.
Think Small is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Before applying, please note that only candidates meeting the following requirements will be considered:
We do not offer visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B).Hybrid schedule: this role requires on-site work every Wednesday and Thursday.Minnesota-based applicants only, specifically within the Twin Cities area.A cover letter detailing why your qualifications align with Think Small's mission.
Job Summary:
This position produces and maintains analytics dashboards and performs other reporting and data analyses for Think Small and its various departments and programs. Collaborates with various internal teams to understand and document requirements for analytics, manages, merges, and maintains data from various sources, helps to standardize definitions for reported metrics, and produces narratives on major insights from data. Activities include, but are not limited to, managing databases and dashboards, designing analytical approaches, developing new measures, performing data collection and analysis, report writing and production, tracking project activities and tasks, and helping to ensure the overall success of initiatives and programs in and across multiple departments. This is a hybrid position. Ability to travel to Little Canada, MN for Wednesday and Thursday in-office days required. Remote applicants will not be considered.Common Interactions:
Think Small operation, IT, and program departments; management team; finance team.Essential Job Functions:
1. Data Analysis, Reporting, and Dashboarding:Update existing dashboards and produce accurate and user-friendly reports, charts, and graphs that conform to agency and contract holder guidelines and standards as well as best practicesWork with data team to clean, format, transform, load, and analyze large data sets according to reporting/request guidelinesPrepare, submit and communicate reports and summaries to internal and external audiencesTranslate complex data findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiencesRespond to internal and external requests for reports and dashboards, which may include unplanned requests requiring quick turn-around timeExtract data by creating complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted and/or modify and run existing queries2. Data Management:
Coordinate with the data team to design, maintain, enhance, code, and administer internal databasesSet up and test new software, databases, and data handling systems in partnership with ITStrong understanding of data privacy regulations and ethical considerations related to data handling and reporting3 .
User Assistance:Create, maintain and update user documentation on database use, reporting, and hygiene for system usersIn partnership with the data team, develop and maintain a system and processes for storing reports, dashboards, and other contentTroubleshoot user concerns / problemsParticipate in continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization in enhancing performance and providing increased functionalityProvide training to agency staff related to data collection, analysis, and interpretation/application of findingsWork with system users to identify needs or new functionality4. Documentation:Create, maintain and update user documentation on data definitions, dashboard use, reports, etc.Create, provide documentation and follow processes to ensure the highest possible level of accuracy5. Technology:
Learn and use new technologies, techniques, software, data types, tools, etc. as needed6. Employee Expectations:Perform all job duties to department expectations and standardsPerform other duties as assignedMaintain regular, reliable attendanceCollaboration with customers, coworkers and external partnersTimely, engaged participation in meetingsSafe job performanceCompetency in required computer programsPrepare reports as required, requestedCurrent, valid certifications as requiredRequirements:
Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or field in which strong data analysis skills are acquired.Experience:1-2 years of experience extracting, transforming, loading, and analyzing large data sets, including large, publicly available data sets such as the American Community SurveySignificant experience in data dashboards is requiredSensitivity to and understanding of diverse populations and the ability to analyze data in a way that considers equity and inclusivityStrong work experience in business intelligence, user experience, or other data reportingExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex problems and develop actionable solutionsSignificant experience developing data dashboards and writing reports to present the results in a clear and concise mannerExceptional attention to detail, accuracy; and ability to deliver on schedule and meet deadlinesDemonstrated ability to work in mixed settings (independently, collaboratively, in groups) and to take detailed instruction from supervisor and other administratorsExcellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneouslyGood writing and oral communication skillsNonprofit experience preferredComputer knowledge:Significant experience with BI tools; strong proficiency in Power BI a must; experience with Salesforce preferred; excellent proficiency utilizing data tools, particularly MS Excel and MS Power Suite, especially Power App.Strong functional knowledge of computer applications for data acquisition and analysis is requiredPhysical demands:
This position is mostly sedentary with occasional demands to walk and standThere is frequent keyboarding and computer use and communicating via email, video/phone, and in personAdditional Information:
Travel demands:
Limited local travelHybrid Position:
This position is available immediately with a hybrid schedule, requiring on-site work every Wednesday and Thursday.Applicants must be located in the Twin CitiesCover Letter:
A cover letter is required with your applicationBenefitsComprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, life, vision, pet, critical illness, and long-term care insurance.Medical and dependent care flex spending accounts, Health Savings Account (HS), legal and ID protection plans.Pre-tax and ROTH 401k with employer match.Generous paid time off: 23 days of sick/vacation time earned the first year PLUS 9 scheduled holidays and 4 floating holidays for those whose needs don't conform to the federal holiday calendar.6 weeks paid parent leave and infants-at-work program (available after 1 year of employment)Join us in our mission to make a difference in the community and the lives of young children. If you have a passion and desire to drive organizational success, we encourage you to apply.
Think Small is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.