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By joining the National Student Clearinghouse, you can be sure that the work you do now will help shape the future of education and the workforce in the U.S. As the trusted source for higher education data since 1993, the Clearinghouse is the leading provider of transcript and data exchange services, automated enrollment and degree verifications, learner insights and research, and compliance solutions for schools, businesses, and learners nationwide. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Clearinghouse works with nearly 3,600 postsecondary institutions to meet their compliance needs and with thousands of high schools and districts to provide continuing collegiate enrollment, progression, and completion statistics about their alumni. In addition, the Research Center publications inform policymakers and business leaders about student educational pathways. Using our unique combination of data, analytics, and software to drive our mission, security and privacy is paramount. Join us as we continue to invest in our talent and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data on behalf of all learners.

The Specialist, Data Analysis and Visualization supports the timely and accurate processing of data and contributes to foundational data analysis efforts within the Product Data Operations function. This role gathers and reviews data from multiple sources, conducts basic analyses, and helps produce clear, interpretable outputs for internal stakeholders.

Working under guidance, this position provides cross-organizational support to ensure consistency in data submission and processing, serving as a liaison between product, account management team, implementations/care teams and the Product Data Operations team. The Specialist plays a key role in maintaining data accuracy and operational efficiency while building knowledge of data structures, tools, and organizational processes.

Currently, this is a remote-first position, and this position may be required to periodically work on-site at our office and the frequency would depend on the department/division's requirements. Therefore, candidates must either reside within a reasonable distance to commute to our office or be willing to travel to our office in Herndon, when required.

• Demonstrate the Clearinghouse's core competencies: Customer Focus, Optimizes Work Processes, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, and Be Open and Authentic.
• Support the timely, accurate intake, validation, and processing of data.
• Gather, organize, and review data from internal and external sources to ensure completeness and consistency.
• Perform basic data analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, or quality issues.
• Assist in developing reports, summaries, and simple visualizations for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data submission, processing, and consistency efforts.
• Communicate data-related findings clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Follow established processes and standards for data handling, documentation, and reporting.
• Escalate atypical issues or data discrepancies to senior team members or management.
• Apply knowledge gained through guidance and escalation to improve future work.
• Utilize data tools (e.g., SQL or other analytical tools) to support basic queries and analysis.
• Participate in team initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of data processes.
• Support documentation of data sources, definitions, and workflows.
• Tracks work tasks and priorities within team tools.

Position may be required to perform other duties as required. These essential functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Business, Data Analytics, or any related field. A combination of education and experience including military service will also be considered.
• 1 year direct and relevant experience in data analysis or related work.
• Experience supporting data analysis and developing basic insights from data.
• Exposure to one or more data analysis tools.
• Basic understanding of data analysis concepts, data structures, and data quality practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (including Salesforce or other similar CRM tools).
• Developing proficiency in data analysis tools and technologies.
• Ability to:
  • Perform routine data analysis and identify inconsistencies or issues.
  • Translate data into clear, understandable outputs for non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Follow established processes and apply guidance to new situations.
  • Manage multiple tasks with guidance and prioritize effectively, maintaining focus in
    dynamic environments to ensure successful completion of work despite obstacles and
    ambiguity by proactively identifying and proposing solutions.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to appropriately escalate issues and adjust processes and procedures from feedback and
  direction.
• Demonstrates the Clearinghouses core competencies: customer focus, optimizes work processes, communicates effectively, collaborates, and is open and authentic.
• Must live within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA or in one of the Clearinghouse's approved States for hiring purposes. Refer to our HR Policies Page, located on our Careers site at https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/careers/human-resource-policies/, for more details.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We do not intend to sponsor external applicants for work visas, and may consider sponsorship only if no qualified candidates can be found who are authorized to work without sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Experience working with large or complex datasets in an academic or professional setting.
• Previous experience utilizing data tools (e.g., SQL or other analytical tools) supporting basic queries and analysis.
• Working knowledge of Clearinghouse services and applications.
• Knowledge of education data, student outcomes, or related domain experience.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Exposure to Agile or SCRUM methodologies and working within project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Rally, Confluence).
• Basic understanding of data governance, data quality, or data management concepts.

• Use of a computer for 8 or more hours a day.
• Use of a telephone and/or copy machine.
• Frequently required to sit for 7 or more hours per day.
• Occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, and reach.
• Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis (approximately 10-15%) for occasional in-office meetings, team events, or business needs.

The National Student Clearinghouse provides a robust benefit program designed to help meet the needs of each employee and their family, both now and in the future. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life and disability insurance benefits, for employees and their qualified dependents. Health care, dependent care, and limited purpose flexible spending accounts, as well as a health savings account with annual employer contributions of $300 for employees and $600 for employees who are enrolled with their spouse and/or dependents, voluntary supplemental health plans for Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage, and infertility coverage are options available for employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars for certain qualifying expenses. We offer a very generous 401k matching contribution program with the opportunity to defer pre-tax and Roth contributions, as well as catch-up contributions for those who are eligible! We are proud to offer a competitive paid leave program consisting of vacation, sick, and personal time, as well as paid holidays, up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave during a 12-month period, and up to 5 days of paid military leave per calendar year. Vacation time will accrue based on length of service, and new full-time hires can accrue up to 13 days of vacation and up to 10 days of sick time per year. On an annual basis, new employees may use up to 32 hours of accrued sick time as personal time. Additionally, the Clearinghouse observes at least 15 paid holidays per year, including company year-end close between Christmas and New Years Holidays.
Another perk is that employees have the option to get reimbursed for basic wholesale company and roadside assistance memberships (e.g., Costco and AAA) and to request a buy back on portions of unused accrued vacation based on tenure and certain other qualifications. Employees can further their education and professional development by using our Employee Education Assistance Program, which establishes reimbursement for qualified education expenses upon successful completion of the program, and leveraging the enterprise-wide LinkedIn Learning subscription. There are additional employee benefits too, including but not limited to, mental health with up to eight free therapy sessions for employees and their family members and well-being reward benefits. With the Clearinghouse being an eligible 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization, employees are eligible for service credit towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). To find out more, please request a copy of our Benefits at a Glance!

Additionally, we reasonably believe that the salary range for this position is between $59,500 and $74,000.

The pay range listed above represents a good faith estimate and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The National Student Clearinghouse considers multiple factors when determining base pay for offers, including but not limited to the responsibilities and scope of the role, as well as a candidates experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Internal Candidates: If you feel you meet the qualifications for the role, we strongly encourage you to apply and focus on preparing for the application process. Finalist internal candidates will receive a compensation review prior to any offer being made. In accordance with the Clearinghouses compensation and promotion guidelines, internal compensation practices will be applied first, which may result in pay that differs from the posted salary range.

This job announcement was posted to the National Student Clearinghouses Careers site at www.studentclearinghouse.org/careers on 7/16/2026 and the online application period will be open for at least 3 days from this posting date. A completed online application is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: The National Student Clearinghouse is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status (or known to have a spousal, family, business, social or other relationship or association with a protected veteran), sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, natural hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Pay Transparency Notice: The National Student Clearinghouse is a federal contractor that abides by all applicable equal opportunity laws and regulations. Under these laws, companies doing business with the federal government must provide applicants and employees with certain policies, including the following information. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)