Business Analyst – K–Education; Functional Analyst

Business Analyst – K–12 Education & Power BI

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William Everett is seeking a Business Analyst with strong Power BI expertise and experience working with K–12 school districts or organizations that specialize in K–12 education. This role will serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating educational and operational needs into clear requirements, data models, dashboards, and actionable insights. The ideal candidate is a clear communicator with strong analytical and technical skills.

• Partner with K–12 stakeholders (e.g., district leadership, finance, operations, IT, instructional teams) to understand business needs and priorities
• Elicit, document, and validate business, functional, and data requirements
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to support decision-making across K–12 functions (e.g., finance, enrollment, staffing, academic performance, operations)
• Analyze and transform data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and usability
• Translate complex data and technical concepts into clear, stakeholder-friendly insights and recommendations
• Support data governance, reporting standards, and best practices within a K–12 environment
• Collaborate with data engineers, developers, and project managers to ensure solutions meet requirements and timelines
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations with both technical and non-technical audiences

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, Education, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Hands‑on experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI
• Experience working within a K–12 school district or with clients that specialize in K–12 education
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role
• Strong understanding of data analysis, reporting, and visualization best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Proven ability to work directly with clients or business stakeholders

• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Authorized to work in the US for any employer
• Local in the Chicagoland area
• Performance Bonus Eligible
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, fixed holidays, parental leave.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

William Everett is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Analyst

• Primary and Secondary Education