Starting in August 2025-26

Position: Data Analyst & Developer

Location: Teacher Administrative Center, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131

Reports To: IMS Technical Support Coordinator

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 261 day 12-month / Exempt

Salary Schedule: Specialist 4 - S04/92D, Starting salary: $91,030.36 per year

Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience.

Position Purpose: The Omaha Public Schools (OPS) is seeking a Data Analyst & Developer with strong SQL and data processing skills. This position collaborates with customers and technical staff to develop applications, reports, and data sources using several tools, including K2, SSMS, SSIS, Tableau, and, to a lesser degree, .NET. This position will 1) be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and delivering high-performance and low-latency applications and data solutions, 2) contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle, 3) write well-designed, testable, efficient code and ensure designs are in compliance with user specifications, 4) prepare and produce releases of software component, and 5) support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for review.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

Gather end-user requirements and create data design documents for approval

Code and maintain stored procedures, data movement/population, data clean up, data accuracy, and new functionality

Develop ETLs (SSIS development)

Code and maintain web applications using .NET and K2.

Develop test plans and documents for unit and end-user testing

Document critical processes, repeatable processes, work requests, and instructions for technical support or end users, and stored procedures

Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations

Escalate problems to the Team Lead and, as appropriate to IT management

Investigate and assist with problem resolution

Analyze and evaluate performance problems

Establish strong standards of professional ethics when relating to staff, students, parents, administration, and the community

Maintain strict confidentiality

Complies with the District’s operational guidelines

Keeps abreast of technology developments relating to current trends/issues and education needs (such as training, reading literature, participating in professional organizations)

Provide technical assistance and training to staff as necessary; willingness to share knowledge with others

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, and scanners. Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Limited local travel may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

Must be able to respond in a timely manner.

Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Work in school buildings and central office environments.

Interrelations:

Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.

Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks.

Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.

Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.

Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

For schools and district departments to operate effectively, employees must perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless the employee has received approved leave.

Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.

All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience

Minimum of three years of coding advanced SQL queries

Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server, including writing complex queries, scripts, and jobs

Proficiency with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI

Demonstrated ability to follow a development methodology that includes discovery & analysis, designing, developing & testing, and delivery & support maintenance

Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases and their relationship with Database Development Life Cycle (DDLC) activities such as database and file design standards, database requirements analysis, requirements determination for the database system (data volume, reliability, performance), requirements determination for system architecture (security, access, recovery), database creation & data population, database system testing, and database maintenance

Advanced experience using strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Experience with stored procedures, views, indexes, foreign keys, etc.

Advanced skill in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, DevOps Team Foundation Server (TFS), Office Suite versions, Visio, Project, etc.

Licensed in good standing and able to travel (drive) throughout the District

Knowledge of Infinite Campus student software is a plus

Knowledge of PeopleSoft is a plus

Ability to conduct analysis (plan, organize, problem-solve, and think abstractly/ conceptually) in an educational environment

Ability to conduct analysis (plan, organize, problem-solve, and think abstractly/conceptually) in an educational environment

Understanding of .NET development, with the ability to debug and test existing applications (especially in .NET 8)

Familiarity with C#, JavaScript, and web hosting concepts such as IIS

Ability to translate customer requests into comprehensive technical requirement documents

Exhibit strong attention to detail and accuracy

Develop and execute a rigorous test plan for all development, data changes and data analysis

Independently follow tasks through to completion and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently or with a team to research and solve critical issues

Strong communication skills enabling the ability to convey accurate and timely information – verbally and written

Willingness to comply with District, local, state, and federal laws and standards

Ability to understand technical manuals and procedural documentation as well as keep documentation up-to-date

Ability to thoroughly document development work efforts (both new and existing)

Ability to work through difficult issues and maintain a positive attitude when communicating with others

Ability to work hours outside of normal schedule with little or no advance notification

Skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with staff members in a multicultural urban setting

Terms of Employment:

This position is treated as a full-time, exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

The offer of employment is contingent upon:

Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining “Highly Qualified status,” etc.), as identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.

A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.

Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).

Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. (531-299-0307)

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the Human Resources Department at 531-299-0240.