Data Program Manager (SLDS) - Remote from anywhere in Colorado.

State of Colorado
Full time
Other
United States
Hiring from: United States
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The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services.

We believe equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We know it's important to support each other, and that means having a healthy balance of work and personal time, and benefits that allow us all to have fulfilling lives.

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Description Of Job

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, OIT’s hiring team considers only the contents of your application to review your qualifications. Please do not include any attachments (such as resume or cover letter) with your application as these items are not used by OIT’s hiring team.

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your love of data, and focus on education? If so, join us as the leader of Colorado’s State Longitudinal Data System Grant Program (SLDS) . This program focuses on federal grants to develop or enhance data systems that measure the success of educational initiatives.

As our new Program Manager you will develop and manage SLDS-related initiatives and projects to support the direction of the SLDS program. You will implement long-term goals and objectives to ensure the successful outcome of the SLDS program, define funding requirements, and maintain continuous delivery of SLDS services.

This is an opportunity to to make Colorado’s schools even better by leveraging your passion for program management and data!

Planning the overall SLDS program and monitoring progress to make sure that milestones are being met across the various SLDS-related projects and services.

Developing and recommending the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics, resource management, process and workflow improvement.

Guiding and synthesizing data and annual reports to drive organizational change and overall program improvement.

Presenting information and findings that are understood by SLDS program staff and the general public.

Overseeing the production, display, and development of data structures and analytics for the Colorado SLDS.

Ensuring data privacy and security in alignment with CISO guidelines.

As the SLDS Program Manager, you'll collaborate with the Governing Board to set the research agenda for the Colorado SLDS, lead advisory groups focusing on systems build, implementation, and sustainability, and develop effective communication strategies for both internal and external messaging. Additionally, you'll secure funding by sourcing, writing, and managing grants, recommend operational procedures to the Governing Board for approval, and manage deliverables and resources in a matrixed reporting environment

Join us in making a meaningful impact on Colorado's education system through innovative data management.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

This is a skills-based job announcement. The required minimum qualifications and/or education (if substituting for the proven experience, knowledge, and skills), are as follows:

A Minimum Of Eight (8) Years Of Experience That Includes a Combination Of IT And Experience Effectively Providing Program Management For One Or More Projects In The Context Of Large, Strategic, And Complex Initiatives. This Experience Must Include The Following

A minimum of three (3) years of data analytic and statistical analysis experience that includes causal inference, analysis of correlated and longitudinal data, data-driven decision-making, and utilizing statistical software.

Substitutions

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.

Training or Certification related to the work assigned to the position will be assigned credit towards substitution for experience and/or education, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.

If the minimum qualifications include a degree requirement, additional appropriate paid or unpaid experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Federal Program Management experience.

Grant Request/Management experience.

Conditions Of Employment

OIT employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state entity locations where they might be required to perform work.

A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Positions supporting some agencies such as the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety will also require a pre-employment drug test.

This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed.

Supplemental Information

If this posting indicates “remote from anywhere in CO” in the title, periodic reporting to the primary state work location designated for the position is required. All remote work must be performed in Colorado.

While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of their new position. A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs, and determining a start date.

Our application process and what to expect after you apply are described in the videos found here .

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Governor's Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at [email protected] or call (303) 764-7900.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies based upon business need.

The Governor's Office of Information Technology does NOT offer sponsored Visas for employment purposes.

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