Compliance Data Reporting Analyst

Compliance Data Reporting Analyst

The Opportunity:
As a Compliance Data & State Reporting Analyst, you will serve as a member of the Compliance/Legal National Team and help ensure adherence to all state and authorizer regulatory reporting requirements.

Success in this role:
This position requires strong resourcefulness, consistent follow-through on deadlines, and the ability to identify potential high-risk areas, determine appropriate corrective actions, and support effective implementation.

Required Technical and Compliance Experience

• Michigan state reporting: Expertise in Michigan Department of Education state reporting procedures and requirements.
• Audit management: Strong knowledge of county audit processes, including support for desk and field audits in accordance with Michigan Department of Education manuals, guidance, and applicable regulations.
• Compliance review: Experience evaluating district and academy compliance with pupil accounting rules, state aid requirements, and reporting deadlines.
• Internal audits: Demonstrated experience conducting internal audits related to student data reporting, teacher certification, and other assigned compliance areas.
• Data analysis and controls: Proficiency in analyzing SIS data and internal controls to identify risks, deficiencies, inconsistencies, and compliance gaps.
• PowerSchool SIS: Experience managing PowerSchool SIS data and related reporting workflows.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Regulatory awareness: Ability to monitor updates to state regulations, manuals, and compliance guidance, and apply changes to reporting practices as needed.
• Organization and accuracy: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Initiative and adaptability: Ability to multitask, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative to stay current with federal and state reporting requirements.
• Technology proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Core Skills and Work Requirements

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to share information clearly and professionally.
• Attention to detail: Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to learn new processes quickly.
• Remote work readiness: Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and stay productive with minimal supervision in a remote environment.
• Collaboration: Ability to contribute effectively both independently and as part of a larger collaborative team.
• Equipment: Ability to provide the equipment needed to perform the role remotely.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent research skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent financial reporting skills
• Ability to budget and forecast

The Network:

 PLA is a transformative education nonprofit that is changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model.  In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.  

Compensation and benefits:

PLA staff receive a base salary that is competitively aligned to the market. In addition to a base salary, they receive: 

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, including participation in our annual Leader Institute
• Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the network

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.