Summary Description: Under direction of the supervisor of testing and reporting, is responsible for compiling, verifying, analyzing, synthesizing, and reporting statistical data for MCPS. Work of the senior reporting specialist involves responding to requirements and requests from local, state, and federal institutions, as well as members of the Board of Education and MCPS staff, ad hoc requests, and other educational institutions. The work of this classification requires knowledge of statistics and advanced technical experience writing code and using statistical packages for analyzing large datasets (SPSS, SAS, Stata, etc.) is required. The senior reporting specialist should be adept at performing queries, writing reports, and presenting findings. Physical Demands: None. Special Requirements: None Knowledge Skills Abilities: Considerable knowledge of database management, record keeping, and reporting procedures. Considerable knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements relating to statistical information about MCPS. Considerable knowledge of computers and the kinds of information stored on and used with them and of student systems applications including Synergy. Thorough knowledge of the school system^s organization and where to retrieve needed data. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Excel, relational databases, and statistical software such as Access, FileMaker Pro, Structured Query Language (SQL) and SPSS. Technical expertise in the areas of information querying. Ability to verify data files with required reporting formats, calculate basic statistics from existing data, determine the best way to present information for the audience or purpose, and interpret available data to identify problems. Ability to understand data specifications and identify potential issues in completing a given specification based on the data in the system. Ability to work independently. Ability to pay attention to detail and produce work requiring a high degree of accuracy. Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule multiple tasks to meet critical deadlines. Skill at proofreading numbers and interpreting tables of figures. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS). Education Training Experience: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Course work in statistics and computer applications. Five plus years' experience in analyzing, collecting, and reporting data using relational databases and statistical software such as Access, FileMaker Pro, SQL, and SPSS; interpreting computer outputs; identifying errors; and solving problems relating to statistical data. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:None.