Position Summary: The Office of District Planning (ODP) is responsible for the development and implementation of district and borough based plans that address local needs and priorities with the goal of increasing access for all families to high quality educational options. These plans, developed in close partnership with superintendents, Community Education Councils (CECs), and local stakeholders, may include the opening of new schools, reconfigurations or re-sitings of existing schools, zoning changes, or openings of specialized programs (e.g. District 75, Autism NEST, Horizon and AIMS programs, etc.), among other levers.
The Senior Analyst of Data Strategy is responsible for developing and implementing policies and plans to optimize the use of space in New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), providing the infrastructure to ensure that students have access to high quality options. This work will include overseeing structural changes to schools to maximize the use of school facilities; crafting proposals to reduce overutilization; and designing various strategies to improve the use of school space and implement the Chancellor's priorities.
Reports to: Senior Director, Citywide Planning
Direct Reports: District Planner
Key Relationships: Works closely with other members of the Borough Planning Team and Analytics Team in District Planning as well as cross functional groups, including the Office of New School Development & Design (ONS), the Office of Student Enrollment (OSE), the Office of Space Management (OSM), the School Construction Authority (SCA), Office of Legal Services (OLS), and the Office of the First Deputy Chancellor (OFDC). Also develops relationships with key external stakeholders across the borough, including Community Superintendents, CECs, Community Boards, elected officials, principals, School Leadership Teams (SLTs) and Parent Associations to gather input in the decision making process. Responsibilities Strategic Planning
- Leads the development and implementation of district, borough and citywide policies and plans for structural changes intended to positively impact school performance, families' access, and choice, learning conditions, and promote school integration and diversity.
- Leads the maintenance for the strategic planning, design, development, and enhancement of all management information systems utilized by ODP.
- Manages the development and review of Educational Impact Statements for all significant changes to school utilization, including the analysis of how proposed structural changes will impact school and neighborhood communities.
- Supports the development and implementation of rezoning plans and other changes to school structure specifically designed to integrate and diversify NYCPS.
- Oversees community engagement efforts around planning initiatives.
- Supports data analysis related to mayoral and chancellor led initiatives, such as increasing enrollment across City schools, and prepares briefings and data analyses for Superintendents around these focus areas.
- Analyzes impact of new legislation such as the New York State class size law and models scenarios for NYCPS to reach compliance.
- Prioritizes and defines school planning and implementation work in a meaningful and actionable manner.
- Allocates space and resources to existing high potential district and charter schools to sustain growth and quality.
- Facilitates process for changing school zoning lines to increase choice and address overcrowding.
Cross functional Collaboration
- Supports the Senior Director and Chief Executive Officer with all planning related efforts, specifically managing key internal and external relationships with NYCPS partner offices and other city agencies to field requests and communicate time sensitive information.
- Assists with managing ongoing assessment of where additional capacity is needed, including working with SCA to identify and assess viability of lease sites.
- Manages cross functional planning efforts around District 75 and other specialized programming to ensure we can meet demand across the city. Consults with other offices on District 75 travel analysis and the time and cost of transportation.
- Serves as point for press team in generating planning related data as well as for Community Education Councils requesting school and district-level data.
- Serves as a resource for local and state government agencies with an interest in educational opportunities.
- Collaborates with other relevant city agencies (e.g., City Planning) to share information and best practices, to streamline data and resources.
- Collaborates with OSE and the Division of Early Childhood Education to oversee all needs analysis for Pre-Kindergarten, 3-K, and other specialized programs citywide, including working through district channels to identify schools where programs can be established.
- Manages collaboration with the OFDC to prepare data briefings for Superintendents to facilitate structural changes and interventions to schools.
Qualification Requirements: Minimum A master's degree from an accredited college in education, guidance, educational administration and supervision, or a related field and at least two (2) years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in educational program administration, career or occupational program administration, or as a state certified or licensed teacher, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory/consultative capacity; or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of full-time satisfactory professional experience as described in "1" above; or A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization plus seven (7) years of full-time, satisfactory professional experience as described in "1" above; or A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to the requirements in "1," "2," and "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least an approved four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent as well as the two (2) years of full-time satisfactory professional experience as described in "1" above. Preferred - Ability to conduct data analysis around educational issues.
- Creative problem solving skills with the ability to perform independently.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL and knowledge of SQL tools and management techniques .
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills in dealing with administrative / school based personnel.
- Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritize in a demanding environment.
- Demonstrated interest and/or experience in education and public policy.
- 3+ years of experience in data management and analytics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
Salary : $113,862 - $125,249
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding. * New York City Residency is NOT Required * We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply. 
