Performance Analyst

Chicago Public Schools
US - Illinois - Chicago
December 20, 2024

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans:
academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Office of Inspector General is the independent oversight body for Chicago's approximately 650 public, contract and charter schools. The Office of Inspector General is charged with the responsibility of investigating allegations of waste, fraud, financial mismanagement, and misconduct in public education within the jurisdiction of the Chicago Board of Education. The OIG's Performance Analysis Unit conducts data analysis and performance reviews to make recommendations and improvements to CPS programs and processes.

Job Summary:

The Performance Analyst in the Performance Analysis Unit of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) fills a central role in executing the mission of the OIG. Under the supervision of the Chief Performance Analyst, the Performance Analyst will analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned CPS programs and procedures through in-depth research and data analysis of CPS operations.

The Performance Analyst will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data related to program performance and efficiency
Review and analyze departmental records
Conduct site visits to schools and other CPS offices to perform analyses of work records and related documents (e.g., timesheets, activity reports, and financial statements)
Perform data analysis using software such as Excel or Access
Write concise, logical, and analytical reports summarizing complex issues
Interview departmental staff and write summaries of such interviews
Create tables, graphs, and charts using Word or Excel; Create PowerPoint presentations of OIG work
Organize and maintain Performance Analysis Unit files
Read, evaluate, and summarize academic research relating to various issues facing CPS
Assist in the execution of large-scale and complex investigations, as required
Perform other duties as assigned
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Performance Analyst must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
Experience Required:

Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in roles requiring data analysis skills, including responsibility for conducting research and investigations, providing legal administrative support and/or writing detailed reports
Other Requirements:

Access to reliable transportation to travel between worksites is required
Availability to work outside of regular business hours is required on occasion
Knowledge of or experience with database management or analytic software/systems (e.g., Access, SPSS and ArcGIS), and/or familiarity with CPS systems (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft) is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external constituent groups
High levels of integrity, honesty, credibility, and refined judgment, including the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently while maintaining high levels of organization, attention to detail and accuracy
Strong technical and computer skills, including working knowledge/proficiency in the use of programs and tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (ex:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.)
Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency -

Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 -

Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire. "Up-to-date" on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.

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Performance Analyst

Performance Analyst

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