Denver Public Schools

ANALYST, BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

Denver Public Schools$87K — $106K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum three years of experience in business intelligence or data analytics.
  • Expertise in writing complex SQL queries with SQL Server Management Studio and T-SQL.
  • Proven ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
  • Experience with Power BI and SQL Server Reporting Services for report development.
  • Strong understanding of reporting best practices and user-friendly design.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with stakeholders from HR, Finance, and Student data to understand reporting needs.
  • Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and reporting solutions.
  • Write, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL queries and database objects.
  • Build and maintain reports using Power BI and SQL Server Reporting Services.
  • Validate report data for accuracy and alignment with business needs.
  • Manage the reporting lifecycle from request to delivery.
  • Participate in data model design discussions to support reporting requirements.

Benefits

  • Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun.
  • Generous time off and health and wellness benefits.
  • PERA Retirement plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

** Applications will be received until August 5, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:

Business Intelligence analyst with experience using the Microsoft Business Intelligence stack. The ideal candidate will have experience in the full life cycle of Business Intelligence solutions. The candidate will contribute to the design, user requirements, documentation and strategic implementation of systems to be used by the teachers, principals, and staff of Denver Public Schools.

What You9ll Do:

  • Partner directly with customers and business stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Student data areas to understand reporting needs, gather requirements, and clarify business rules.
  • Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications and reporting solutions.
  • Write, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and other database objects using SQL Server Management Studio and T-SQL.
  • Build, enhance, and maintain reports using Power BI and SQL Server Reporting Services.
  • Validate report data for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business requirements.
  • Take reporting requests from initial conversation through development, testing, user review, deployment, and final delivery.
  • Troubleshoot and support existing reports and reporting applications as needed.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical customers throughout the full reporting lifecycle.
  • Participate in data model and reporting design discussions, including star schemas and other structures needed to support business reporting requirements.


What You9ll Need:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor9s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a related field.
  • Master9s Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of experience working with business intelligence, reporting, or data analytics solutions.
  • Strong experience writing complex SQL queries using SQL Server Management Studio and T-SQL.
  • Ability to gather requirements directly from customers, ask clarifying questions, document business needs, and translate those needs into technical reporting solutions.
  • Experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI and SQL Server Reporting Services.
  • Ability to independently build, troubleshoot, and modify reports based on changing business requirements.
  • Strong understanding of reporting best practices, including parameterized reports, CTEs, data validation, report performance, and user-friendly design.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical customers and provide clear status updates.
  • Ability to manage work from start to finish, including requirements gathering, development, testing, feedback, deployment, and support.
  • Experience with SSIS, ETL processes, incremental load logic, or slowly changing dimensions preferred.
  • Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
  • Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
  • Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.


What DPS Offers You:

  • A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
  • Salary Range: $87,203 - $106,806 annually Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
  • In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.


About Denver Public Schools

Denver Public Schools (DPS) is a public school district in Denver, Colorado. The district was founded in 1859 and serves more than 90,000 students in 207 schools. DPS is the largest school district in Colorado and the 14th largest in the United States. The district's mission is to provide every student with a high-quality education and prepare them for college, career, and life. DPS offers a variety of programs and services, including early childhood education, special education, and gifted and talented education.
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