Associate Data Services Analyst
PowerSchool
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Folsom, California
Contract type: Full time
Overview
At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.
Team Overview
Our Information Technology (IT) team leads all aspects of IT systems and processes across the enterprise, including data services, security, compliance, applications, automation, and end-user services. Through innovative and streamlined technology solutions, this dynamic team enables company growth , protects data, and serves as a critical partner to all departments of PowerSchool.
Responsibilities
Description
The Data Services team is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Data Services Analyst to support our growing Data Governance and Analytics function. This role serves as a critical liaison between business users and our data platform, ensuring timely, secure, and accurate access to data. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with excellent communication skills to support data operations, platform administration, and governance standards.
Your Day-to-day Job Will Consist Of
Minimum Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
PowerSchool Offers The Following Benefits
EEO Commitment
EEO Commitment
PowerSchool celebrates a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing [email protected].
At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.
Team Overview
Our Information Technology (IT) team leads all aspects of IT systems and processes across the enterprise, including data services, security, compliance, applications, automation, and end-user services. Through innovative and streamlined technology solutions, this dynamic team enables company growth , protects data, and serves as a critical partner to all departments of PowerSchool.
Responsibilities
Description
The Data Services team is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Data Services Analyst to support our growing Data Governance and Analytics function. This role serves as a critical liaison between business users and our data platform, ensuring timely, secure, and accurate access to data. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with excellent communication skills to support data operations, platform administration, and governance standards.
Your Day-to-day Job Will Consist Of
- Manage and triage the team’s ticket queue, assisting in sprint management and ensuring timely resolution of data-related requests
- Respond to and fulfill inbound data access, reporting, and analytics requests from business stakeholders
- Administer the data platform, including user access, permissions, and environment maintenance
- Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries to support data extraction, analysis, and reporting needs
- Act as a liaison between data engineering, analytics, and business teams to align technical solutions with business needs
- Support data governance efforts, including data quality checks, documentation, and compliance workflows
- Monitor data workflows and platform performance to identify and resolve issues proactively
- Maintain accurate records of work completed, documentation, and process improvements for knowledge sharing
Minimum Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in a data-focused role (e.g., data operations, analytics, reporting, or platform support)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
- Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL for querying large datasets
- Experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or similar)
- Understanding of data governance concepts including data quality, privacy, and documentation
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional team settings
- Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, FreshService) and workflow management
Compensation & Benefits
PowerSchool Offers The Following Benefits
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan
- Generous Parental Leave
- Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
- Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
EEO Commitment
EEO Commitment
PowerSchool celebrates a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing [email protected].
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