Demographic Research and Planning Specialist

Overview

Analyze demographic data for LA school projects, produce reports and GIS maps.

Key Responsibilities

• data analysis
• enrollment forecast
• demographic research
• report generation
• zone mapping
• field survey

Tasks

-Use statistical analysis and develop student projections and enrollment by school or cluster for proposed boundary changes. -Compile and assess demographic research and statistical studies involving projections in enrollment fluctuations at schools and various areas in the district. -Participate in summaries and other written materials to ensure the access to demographic information and allow stakeholders to make informed decisions. -Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values. -Generate reports, graphs and charts to collate information collected and develop presentations. -Mapping concepts and techniques in cartography. -Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. -Analyze proposals for attendance zone changes and its effect on planning for school construction projects. -Respond to inquiries related to zoning and enrollment data, including demographic and geographic issues from district staff and outside agencies. -Maintains quality control of maps and documents. -Develop and maintain zone grid maps to determine school locations, boundaries for the district. -Perform the collection, research and analysis of a broad range of demographic data sources such as student records, population data sets obtained from the district and local and state agencies. -Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression. -Participate in field on-site surveys to determine demographic and geographic student population data and project classroom capacities.

Requirements

• bs degree
• arcgis
• microsoft office
• 5+ years
• statistics
• demography

What You Bring

-Demonstrate sound judgement and logical decision making skills. -BS in Urban Planning, Mathematics, Geography, Economics, or related field. -Experience in compiling and analyzing school or enrollment data is preferred. -Microsoft Office proficiency. -Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related computer software such as ArcGIS10. -Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients. -Utilize effective written and oral communication skills. -Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment. -Best practices and terminologies in demography. -Research methods, principles and graphic presentations. -Minimum of five (5) years full-time paid professional experience in research, mapping or data analysis in demography, urban planning, statistics, geography or any related field. -Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently. -Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company. -Statistical methods of analysis.

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Benefits

-Dental Insurance -Vision Insurance -Paid Holidays -Short and long-term disability -Paid Time Off -401(k) Matching -Employee Assistance Program

About Cumming Group

-Specializing in high-stakes sectors like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, education, and themed entertainment, it manages projects from pre-planning through delivery. -Its expertise spans cost management, program/project oversight, scheduling, dispute resolution, energy solutions, and comprehensive project controls. -From airport terminals and hospitals to luxury resorts and semiconductor facilities, it delivers a wide range of high-profile projects. -Starting with one casino resort job, it expanded into a global consultancy by merging with boutique specialists across regions. -Today, it combines boutique agility with institutional scale, backed by private-equity investment, to tackle the world’s most complex construction challenges.

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