Data Collections Manager

Title: Data Collections ManagerState Role Title: StatisticiansHiring Range: $110,000-$130,000Pay Band: 6Agency: Dept of Ed Central OperationsLocation: VDOE James Monroe BuildingAgency Website: doe.virginia.govRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThe Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for a Data Collections Manager to further the work of the Office of Data Services by collecting, analyzing and reporting accurate, timely, and comparable information on the performance of various state and federal programs. This includes but is not limited to the performance and progress indicators required by the School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF) and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).The Data Collections Manager would be expected to perform the following duties:Provide oversight and direction to the student data collections team.Conduct research on and develop recommendations for collecting student-level data to build calculations and reports for state and federal performance indicators. Ensure all data collections in Data Services are implemented in a consistent manner and include effective communication plans and documentation for the school divisions and other stakeholders.Analyze and report education data using multiple methods and tools, producing verification reports, ad hoc and FOIA requests.Lead data quality efforts by guiding specialists in developing testing plans and validation tools.Provide clear, consistent support to Virginia school divisions by communicating state and federal reporting requirements and ensuring quality customer service. Represent the Department at the local, state, and national levels, providing useful information on education performance measures to a variety of audiences.Minimum QualificationsExtensive experience in collecting, analyzing, and reporting education performance measures at the division, state or federal level required.Demonstrated experience leading a team to include being able to provide clear instructions, resolve conflicts, and maintain high-quality output.Demonstrated ability to create documentation, prepare presentations, and conduct training for diverse audiences.Demonstrated skill in managing multiple simultaneous education reporting projects and programs.Considerable skill in utilizing end-user software tools such as Excel, or TOAD and using SQL to analyze educational program performance.Additional ConsiderationsBachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience is preferred. Demonstrated experience analyzing data in a relational database.Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.This role will require completion of a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI), which is filed annual with the General Assembly.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: View phone number on click.appcast.io, [TTY: 786-8389] Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.Contact InformationName: Human ResourcesPhone: N/AEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.