Federal & Special Education Data Director Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID 8ED3A857-B999-4)

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Overview

The Data Management and Analysis Division (DMAD) of the Agency of Education (AOE) seeks a Federal and Special Education Data Director to join our team. The Federal and Special Education Data Director will fill a critical role in the Division's Leadership Team, managing four Education Data Analysts, overseeing data collection for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the timely submission of a majority of AOE's EDFacts files (containing over 900,000 data points reported as per federal regulations to the U.S. Education Department).

AOE oversees $32.8M that is directed to support special education in Vermont. This funding is contingent on timely and accurate data reporting of IDEA data to the US Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). In addition, EDFacts files contribute to the Consolidated State Performance Report Part I and Part II and enable $34.7M in Title I grant funding for public schools in Vermont. 

This position manages the full lifecycle of IDEA data with oversight of statewide data collection, validation, quality assurance, management, reporting, analysis and data visualization. In addition to the IDEA data and EDFacts reporting, the position also:

• has oversight of the data assets associated with the VT online educator licensing system data (ALiS)
• is responsible for the implementation of the Generate software application (to assist with EDFacts file submission); leads VT's Significant Disproportionality work
• contributes to AOE's collaboration with the US Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
• facilitates data-driven decision making in multiple program areas within AOE. 

Successful candidates will have advanced skills in SQL and Python. Advanced analytic and data science skills are required. Preferred candidates will have strong organization, communication, and project management skills, supervision experience, and must be able to demonstrate flexibility and creativity around problem solving.

This position offers the opportunity for remote work based within Vermont and contiguous states but will require regular in-office functions as determined by the Secretary of Education.

This position, Federal & Special Education Data Director (Job Requisition #50909), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Jennifer Hicks at jennifer.hicks@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

This position must keep abreast of changing requirements for major federal reporting deliverables, including the introduction or adjustment of business rules governing EdFacts reporting as well as new and changing measures included in the IDEA Part B State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR). This school year, a new 6-year SPP/APR cycle begins, which involves revising procedures for analysis of 8 of 14 measures, as well as facilitating stakeholder input and data-driven decision making to set new targets for more than 250 data points. In addition, the tools for data collection and surveys required to obtain data for IDEA Part B federal reporting are designed at state discretion; these require continuous improvement and occasional replacement. The incumbent is regularly called upon to support the professional development of AOE staff outside of the position's supervisory authority through data literacy instruction and coaching. Additionally, the incumbent frequently acts as a project leader or co-leader which requires enforcing deadlines and reviewing work for AOE staff outside of the position's supervisory authority.

Bachelor's degree or higher in data science, computer science, sociology, economics, public administration, education, or related field AND four (4) or more years of experience in data science or management that includes experience with reporting and analysis INCLUDING two (2) or more years of experience as a supervisor or team lead.
OR
Six (6) or more years of experience in data science or management that includes experience with reporting and analysis INCLUDING two (2) or more years of experience as a supervisor or team lead.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.