Operational Data Analyst

The Operational Data Analyst role supports the Tennessee Department of Education’s K-12 data strategy by strengthening data analysis, reporting, and operational process improvement. The position contributes through dashboard development, internal data request fulfillment, and workflow automation using Power Automate.

Key Responsibilities

• Build advanced understanding of departmental data systems and structures through data extraction, validation, and quality assurance activities.
• Respond to internal data requests that support decision-making, performance monitoring, compliance reporting, and policy analysis.
• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards, standardized reports, and analytical tools for program operations and continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain documentation for data management processes, including data-cleaning methods, business rules, and annotated code.
• Analyze and interpret statutes, administrative rules, policies, and procedural documentation to ensure correct data application and reporting.
• Provide analytical and technical data support to assigned program areas.
• Develop, implement, and oversee standardized processes for district data submission, validation, and appeals to support accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Design and maintain automated workflows using Power Automate and related tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Deliver technical guidance and operational support to program teams and district data administrators to ensure effective implementation of data processes.
• Analyze existing workflows to identify opportunities for process optimization, standardization, and improved operational efficiency.
• Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives related to data strategy, systems improvement, and operational effectiveness.

How You Will Make an Impact

By working with program teams and external stakeholders, this role provides technical guidance and analytical support to help teams use data effectively, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement. The work also supports operational efficiency through improved workflows and higher quality data outputs.

Job Overview

This position is a key contributor to the department’s K-12 data strategy. Responsibilities include fulfilling internal data requests through accurate data extraction, validation, and interpretation, as well as developing and maintaining dashboards and analytical tools. The role also produces technical documentation that supports data transparency, consistency, and reproducibility.

In addition, the Operational Data Analyst designs and supports automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency and improve data quality across program processes.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Nashville, TN (onsite)
• Salary: USD 70,000 - 78,000 per year