Data Analyst

[Advise NC-funded position] The Data Analyst II will serve as a member of the Data Analytics team, reporting to the Deputy Director for Data Analysis and Research. This position will support NCSEAA's data analysis and research efforts, with a primary focus on the statewide Advise NC program, which provides students with the resources they need to prepare, apply, and pay for a range of postsecondary pathways. The position requires a broad understanding of North Carolina education programs and experience collecting, interpreting, and analyzing institutional and program data. The Data Analyst II will collect, clean, and analyze data from multiple sources to develop reports and dashboards that inform strategy, policy, and institutional decision-making for college access programs, higher education financial aid programs, and nonpublic K-12 scholarships and grants. Responsibilities include: Supporting Advise NC's data analysis and research efforts by preparing reports, tracking key success metrics, developing supporting materials, and responding to ad-hoc data requests. Responding to research requests from the Executive Director and other Authority leaders concerning higher education financial aid programs, and nonpublic K-12 scholarships and grants. Maintaining projection models to inform scholarship and grant award decisions. Translating complex data and issues into clear, audience-appropriate materials, including detailed analytical reports, data visualizations, concise summaries, and talking points, often under tight deadlines. Preparing reports, dashboards, and written materials for internal leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders. Supporting data governance initiatives, including detailed documentation, data quality control initiatives, and assisting with the implementation of a comprehensive data warehouse.