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# Data Analyst, Special Services (One Year Only)

- **Company:** Fairfax County
- **Location:** Fairfax County, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $77,369.0 - $134,290.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Databases, Data Files, Data Integrity, Data Security, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=df390c6d83ff0357

## About the Role

* Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science, education, or a related field.
 * One (1) year of experience in data analysis, data interpretation, and/or business intelligence.
 + Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
 * Knowledge of the principles and practices of data analysis.
 * Proficiency in the utilization of computer technology as a tool for data collection, planning, and evaluation.
 * Ability to design presentations and explain projects, technical concepts, or issues to individuals in both a technical and non-technical manner.
 * Ability to prioritize and execute tasks appropriately and within timelines.
 * Ability to work as part of a team to ensure that programs meet goals.
 * Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
 * Ability to facilitate meetings and/or present information to groups.
 * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school and office personnel.

## Description

Performs a variety of professional duties required to collect, review, design, evaluate, and present data for special educational support programs and/or student populations, including demographics, performance, and data from state, divisionwide, and ad hoc measures; assists school-based administrators and central office staff with the utilization of data in order to improve educational services; and prepares reports of quantitative and qualitative data., * Supplemental coursework in principles, concepts, and methodologies of analytics reporting.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

 * Identifies, collects, and disseminates information, resources, and research for Information and Prevention Services.

 * Creates database, spreadsheet, and/or statistical software to provide written and oral reporting to schools, regions, and department administrators.

 * Creates and delivers visualized data stories, flow charts, and graphs in an organized and meaningful way.

 * Identifies trends, patterns, strengths, and weaknesses in data sets that communicate key program insights.

 * Works as a team member in designing and developing tools for assessing program performance, progress, and achievement.

 * Reviews and validates data and project requirements to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity.

 * Supports the maintenance of data security and data integrity.

 * Collaborates with staff across the Division to develop and maintain data infrastructure, analysis, reporting dashboards, visual roadmaps, and other data projects.

 * Assists management with the development of project timelines.

 * Responds to ad hoc requests from the leadership team, offices, and schools.

 * Performs related duties as required or assigned.