Data Quality and Operations Associate

Data Quality and Operations Associate

Location:  Flexible within the United States

ABOUT ANET

Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all students achieve strong educational outcomes. We partner with school and system leaders to strengthen teaching and learning through the strategic use of assessments, coaching, and tools that drive meaningful results. Individuals who join ANet become part of a dynamic, mission-driven, and collaborative organization focused on making a lasting impact in schools. We are committed to supporting one another and growing together as a team. 

OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Staff, Implementation Success, the Data Quality and Operations Associate will support the Implementation Success Department by ensuring reliable, consistent, and actionable data to support partnerships’ renewal and expansion. Working with client leads, who manage relationships with ANet’s partners and are responsible for securing renewals and expansions, the Data Quality and Operations Associate will be responsible for maintaining strong data hygiene across Salesforce and related systems, building reports and dashboards that provide visibility into client lead data, and supporting processes that surface potential financial or operational risks. The Data Quality and Operations Associate will also provide support for partnership operations, including invoicing, proposals, and special projects as needed. 

TRAVEL

Up to 2 or more trips per year for ANet meetings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strengthen Data Visibility and Insights

• Build and maintain reports and dashboards across Salesforce and related data systems that enable teammates to generate fast, accurate insights about their work.
• Provide requested data views and reports to colleagues to support decision-making
• Assist in the development of risk management data systems that help track potential financial or operational risks.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve data use and visibility.

Ensure Strong Data Hygiene 

• Maintain the quality, consistency, and timeliness of data across Salesforce, Retool, Tableau, and HubSpot.
• Enter and update data on behalf of client leads and other partner-facing teammates as needed.
• Conduct regular data quality checks and quality assurance (QA) following established processes.

Operational Partnership Support

• Support systems for completing partners’ invoicing requirements, including documenting services delivered.
• Ensure services sold are entered accurately in ANet’s data systems, following established guidance.
• May provide light coordination and support for special projects tied to large or complex partnerships as needed.

COMPETENCIES 

In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:

• Communication: 
  • Writes clearly and tailors communication to make it appropriate to their audience
  • Demonstrates active listening skills and the ability to approach conversations with curiosity and respect for different perspectives
• Critical Thinking & Data Orientation: 
  • Gathers relevant data and information to support their work 
  • Ability to read and extract insights from a range of data, providing well-reasoned, logical analyses
• Planning and Prioritizing Work:
  •  Ability to set clear, realistic objectives and goals, accurately estimate time needed to complete tasks, and keep track of work status
  • Ability to meet deadlines, voice potential barriers, and execute their work as committed
• Expertise in Focus Area: 
  • At least 2 years of related experience in data quality or project management
  • Demonstrates strong attention to detail in support of data quality
  • Works to deepen their knowledge and understanding of their area(s) of expertise

Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following preferred qualifications:

• Expertise in Focus Area: 
  • Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM systems and willingness to deepen knowledge of related data tools (such as Tableau, Retool, or HubSpot).

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We offer comprehensive benefits to best support our people. Benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays a portion of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; generous paid time-off including 10 paid holidays and paid days off between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays; paid parental leave; educational expenses reimbursements;  flexible spending accounts; professional development; a 401(k) plan with a 4% match; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance. 

The pay range for this position is between $21.42- $26.24. New hires will start between the range minimum and midpoint ($21.42 - $23.61) based on qualifications assessed during the hiring process, past experience, and internal equity. In order to uphold our commitment to transparent, equitable, competitive, and sustainable compensation, ANet does not negotiate pay.

APPLY

We are now accepting applications for this position through 5 pm ET on October 3, 2025. Please submit your application online. Learn more about the application process here.  

Internal Candidates:  If interested, please notify your manager of your interest and submit your application on ANet’s Career page. 

ANet is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds and gender identities to apply to our positions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.