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Communities In Schools National Office · 2 hours ago

Data Verification & Reporting Specialist

Arlington,VA,US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Communities In Schools is a national organization dedicated to supporting students living in poverty by providing community resources within public schools. The Data Verification & Reporting Specialist will manage the data verification process, ensuring accurate data submission and providing training and guidance to stakeholders.

Child CareEducationNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead annual and quarterly data verification cycles in partnership with the Data Quality team, ensuring readiness, clear timelines, and timely completion

Clean, aggregate, and validate data using Excel and Power Query to support reporting, publications, and internal monitoring

Identify data inconsistencies, gaps, and rule/logic issues; document findings and trends and recommend improvements to reduce repeat errors

Conduct root-cause analysis and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve issues and strengthen data entry processes

Develop and maintain repeatable QA checks (e.g., validation rules, reconciliation steps, and standardized templates); occasionally write SQL queries/scripts to extract data for analysis (not a primary function)

Create and maintain clear, user-friendly guidance for data entry and review (job aids, FAQs, step-by-step guides, and examples)

Plan and deliver trainings, office hours, and presentations for internal teams and the CIS network with strong written and verbal communication

Partner with the End User Support Specialist to ensure system changes and data requirements are accurately reflected in training materials and user-facing resources

Collaborate with Sr. Data Associates to produce resources that explain CISDM processes and enhancements in a clear, practical way

Review field logic, dropdown values, validation rules, and workflows to ensure alignment with reporting requirements and verification needs

Partner with Systems Analyst(s) to test enhancements and bug fixes; document test outcomes and communicate issues clearly

Help define and maintain data integrity rules and support documentation (definitions, business rules, and verification guidance)

Work with program, grants, research, and other teams to ensure data structure supports compliance, performance measurement, and reporting needs

Serve as a bridge between frontline data entry users and technical teams by translating issues into accessible, actionable language

Support the broader Data Quality team during End-of-Year Reporting through coordination, troubleshooting, and targeted support as needed

Qualification

Data validationExcel (advanced)Power QuerySQLData analyticsTrainingProblem-solvingCommunicationCollaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree (or equivalent years of experience) in education, data analytics, or another related field

6+ years of professional experience in a related role (data quality, reporting/analytics, operations, program data, compliance reporting, or similar)

2+ years using Excel (advanced) and Power Query to clean, combine, and validate datasets (e.g., merges/appends, transformations, standardization, deduplication)

Hands-on experience with data validation, cleaning, reconciliation, and logic checks to improve accuracy and consistency

Proven ability to own a complex process from planning through completion—coordinating timelines, communicating clearly, tracking issues, and following through

You're organized and comfortable juggling priorities in a fast-paced environment

You can spot patterns in data, explain what they mean, and recommend practical improvements

You enjoy helping others succeed—through clear documentation, training, coaching, and support

You communicate with clarity and care, especially when translating 'data speak' into plain language

You bring a user-first mindset and you're always willing to learn new tools and systems

You demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical thinking—with an ability to propose solutions and document next steps

You are collaborative, relationship-focused, and comfortable working across teams

Preferred

SQL experience for pulling data extracts for analysis (writing or adapting basic queries). This is helpful, but not the focus of the role

Familiarity with reporting tools like Power BI or Tableau (reviewing/validating reports, basic visuals)

Experience supporting end users through a help desk/ticketing system

Benefits

Five weeks of Paid Time Off

Generous 403b Retirement Savings Plan contribution

10 Paid Holidays

90% of employee health care premiums paid by the organization

Summer Work Schedule and Winter Break

Employer-paid short-term and long-term income replacement programs, and much, much more!

Company

Communities In Schools National Office

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Communities In Schools® (CIS®) is a national organization that ensures every student has what they need to realize their potential in school and beyond.

Founded in 1977

Arlington, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.communitiesinschools.org

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