Data Analyst

CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. We envision a world where all students get the opportunity to have a world class education. We operate an online reading program for grades 3-12, www.CommonLit.org, that is used by teachers in over 90,000 American schools.

The Opportunity

The Data Team translates our vast amounts of quantitative and unstructured data into insights that drive CommonLit to make the best possible decisions in support of our mission and goals. We sit within the Strategy team, a small, high-autonomy group focused on helping leaders set direction, align around execution, and tackle the analytical work that matters most. The Data Analyst’s work will support decision-making about our direction, impact, and resource allocation. This role will have real cross-functional exposure, working with colleagues across Product, Revenue, Engineering, Research, and Operations to surface insights that would otherwise stay hidden in the data.

The Data Analyst will work closely with our Data Scientist and report directly to the Director of Data & Analytics, with regular exposure to leaders across the organization. We're a small team that operates with high trust and low bureaucracy, so the Data Analyst will have real ownership over their work from day one. We actively embrace AI tools to extend our capacity and move faster, and the Data Analyst will be expected to bring that same orientation to their work.

This is a mid-level role for analysts who have demonstrated intermediate proficiency in the competencies required for effectively using data to support decision-making. The Data Analyst should be able to independently own and maintain Business Intelligence infrastructure, translate stakeholder questions into well-scoped analyses, and produce clear, actionable outputs for non-technical audiences. They should also be able to contribute meaningfully to data infrastructure and take ownership of specific team functions.

Apply by: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 by 5pm ET

Roles & Responsibilities:
Own Business Intelligence (BI) and product reporting infrastructure

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Design, build, and maintain BI dashboards and the underlying data models that power them

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Serve as the team's primary owner of reporting infrastructure, ensuring metrics are consistently defined and reliably surfaced across the organization

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Ensure reporting reflects current business logic and is applied consistently across dashboards

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Monitor core reporting outputs and proactively flag inconsistencies or anomalies

Generate valuable and actionable insights for stakeholders

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Translate ambiguous stakeholder questions into well-defined analyses and concrete reporting outputs

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Analyze user flows and behavioral patterns to inform product decisions

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Produce clear, well-framed deliverables tailored to non-technical audiences

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Exercise judgment in prioritizing requests based on organizational impact and strategic alignment

Contribute to data infrastructure

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Own semantic modeling supporting core reporting and metric needs

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Write clean, tested, and well-documented transformation logic

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Ensure new metrics can be reliably used in downstream dashboards

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Collaborate on infrastructure changes to avoid bottlenecks and maintain pipeline integrity

Drive reporting adoption and self-service

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Drive adoption of reporting tools by enabling teams to access and interpret data independently

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Communicate with stakeholders outside the department to obtain or provide information requiring explanation or interpretation

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Influence operational decisions through clear presentation of technical findings and dashboards

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

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Two or more years of experience in a data analytics role

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Demonstrated proficiency in SQL, including writing and maintaining complex queries

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Experience building and maintaining dashboards in a BI tool (e.g., Looker, Tableau, or similar)

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Working knowledge of statistical concepts and their practical application in an analytics context

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Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly when presenting findings to non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

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Experience in a SaaS, technology, or edtech organization

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Familiarity with data modeling concepts and transformation tools (e.g., dbt or similar)

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Experience with statistical analysis tools (R or Python)

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Familiarity with version control tools and workflows (e.g., git

Physical & Additional Qualifications:
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This role involves prolonged periods in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer

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Must be available to work from 9-5 PM Eastern

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Must be US-based

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000, commensurate with experience

At CommonLit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive company culture that values work-life balance and adapts to life’s changes. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security:

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Health, dental, and vision insurance

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HSA and FSA Plans, including Medical FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options

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Company-sponsored basic life insurance, with additional options for supplemental life insurance

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Legal insurance

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401(k) retirement plan with a 4% safe harbor employer match

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Access to exclusive discounts, including pet insurance, hotel booking discounts, and more

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Remote work support, including a home office set-up stipend

Generous time off, including:

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16 paid holidays annually

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Paid time off accruals and sick leave

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Paid family leave, including caregiver leave, medical leave, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave

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2 floating holidays

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Volunteer and school visitation leave

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Jury duty leave

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Bereavement and compassionate leave

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Blood, bone marrow, and organ donation leave

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Flexible work options

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Low-stress weeks around Thanksgiving and in late December

As a remote-first organization, CommonLit has team members in nearly 30 states and Washington, D.C. We strive to create a collaborative and engaging workplace through various connection opportunities:

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Monthly remote activities, such as dumpling-making, yoga, and virtual escape rooms

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Monthly "CoffeeLit" sessions for connecting with colleagues

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Learning and development opportunities for teams and individuals

Apply by: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 by 5pm ET