{"success":true,"message":"","validationErrors":[],"value":{"jobInfo":{"jobId":4425496,"jobTitle":"Assistant Director Data Management","infoURL":"https://bostonpublicschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=37672","externalJobCode":"37672","applicationDeadline":"2026-09-26T03:59:00","displayDate":"2026-08-20T04:00:00","internalDisplayDate":"2026-08-20T04:00:00","postDate":"2023-09-22T14:55:14","startDateShowDay":1,"startDate":null,"jobStatusID":30,"unionID":0,"unionName":null,"jobDescription":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 24pt;\">Anticipated Vacancy 9/25/2026</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Transportation</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>POSITION OVERVIEW:</strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Boston Public Schools Office of Transportation is one of the largest departments in the district overseeing a nearly $200M annual budget (~12% of total spending). The Transportation office provides over 600 buses that transport nearly 20,000 students across the district as well as local parochial, private and charter schools. This is one of the largest and most complex school bus transportation systems in the country.</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Assistant Director of Data Management is responsible for driving significant change in the department, specifically in:</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leading initiatives to improve transportation data quality and analytics</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving initiatives to improve bus route efficiency</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving systemic improvements in the quality and efficiency of overall operations within the department</span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These projects may take a number of different forms, but the strategic objective is to simplify</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and address many of the complexities in transportation operations through clarifying and</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">balancing policies, costs and service delivery levels. Given the cross-cutting nature of the work, the Assistant Director of Data Management will work closely not just with leadership in transportation and operations but also leaders in other departments, including Engagement, Special Education and our bus operations contractor.</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Management and Analytics</span></em></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translate various teams&rsquo; business requirements into data warehouse pipelines using ETL methodologies, extract and load many disparate systems into a centralized data warehouse, implement data auditing strategies and processes to ensure data integrity, monitor and troubleshoot data problems.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform data analysis to drive strategic improvements to services and translate analysis to aid in the understanding of the complex systems</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop and maintain dashboards across-teams&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform ad hoc analysis of data and report findings to stakeholders and leadership</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project Management</span></em></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead development of project plans for department-wide projects&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilizing a quantitative skillset, identify issues and opportunities for improvement across the department and propose solutions&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate and track key deadlines, metrics for performance and timeline for project execution; inform key stakeholders of progress for completion consistently</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partner with DOT unit managers to develop clear project plans with clear, defined goals and desired outcomes</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage relevant stakeholders throughout project duration; monitor and communicate progress to leaders</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve as a liaison between Transportation and OIIT&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supervisory</span></em></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supervise, coach and develop two data analysts</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversee overall responsibilities of direct reports ensuring accuracy and efficiency</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>Qualifications - Required:</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3+ years of demonstrable experience in data management, data governance, and data modeling</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expert analytical skills, demonstrating a mastery of Python or R, SQL</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong understanding of data warehousing principles and methodologies</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrated experience leading a team or department and/or interacting with multiple internal/external stakeholder groups</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrated collaborative management style that fosters teamwork</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to range of audiences</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent organizational and multitasking skills</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>Qualifications - Preferred:</strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should have a demonstrated history of infusing the following traits into their work:</span></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curiosity - We need people to help our organization drive improvement. We feel that this requires a healthy desire to discover how and why things work the way they do. We also want candidates to be able to look for those explanations in data.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantitative Orientation &ndash; Some people think that everything is measurable, that all information can have a more precise and reliable measurement. This is who we want on our team; someone whose approach to everything is rigorous, inquisitive, and analytical.&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistence &ndash; You will have to deal with messy datasets and new and evolving problems in an operation that is learning how to use data effectively. We need you to be able to work through a problem until it is solved, not until you reach a road block.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical Skills &ndash; If quantitative orientation is about a candidate&rsquo;s will to use data, this trait is about the skill. We need someone who is trained in computer science, statistics, mathematics, and/or economics. But we also want someone who is constantly acquiring technical skills and understands the value of a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teamwork &ndash; We believe that excellent teams, composed of high-performing team members, can have an enormous impact. New team members are valued for their diverse experiences and commitment to service. They must also continuously seek input from a diverse set of perspectives and think critically about the impact of their work.</span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terms: Managerial, D62. City of Boston Residency is Required.</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals&rsquo; dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.</span></em></p>","jobTypeName":"Not provided","positions":1,"payDisplay":1,"payMin":0.00,"payMax":135878.00,"payTypeName":"","employerID":25182,"employerTypeID":20,"employerName":"Boston Public Schools","employerDescription":"Boston Public Schools are currently hiring for SY24-25. Please apply to positions for which you are qualified and prepare for virtual interviews, demo lessons, and other remote hiring practices!\r\n\r\nPlease note that after July 1, the Office of Human Resources will not approve lateral moves between schools. This is to minimize vacancies arising close to the start of the school year.\r\n\r\n<p>If you are searching for a teaching position in BPS, we strongly encourage you to visit <a\r\n      href=\"https://www.teachboston.org/\"><b>TeachBoston.org</b></a> and RSVP for <b><a href=\"https://www.teachboston.org/bps-recruitment\">upcoming Recruitment Events</a></b> where you can learn more about the hiring process, access hiring supports, and find opportunities to connect with school leaders.</p>\r\n\r\nTo begin a new application, choose a job from the listings below. After your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation number and your information will be saved, allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications. 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