Overview

The Agency of Education is seeking a Deputy Director for the Agency's Data Management and Analysis Division (DMAD). The main role of DMAD is to lead the Agency of Education in developing and implementing a coherent, cohesive, enterprise-wide data strategy, thus enabling the Agency to support the varied data applications, disparate systems, and workflows in use across the organization. The DMAD Deputy Division Director operates with a high level of technical competency and managerial oversight, overseeing the Division's data infrastructure, supporting the Division Director in overseeing the development and implementation of the AOE's enterprise portfolio of data work, practices, and systems. Collaborative work with the Agency of Digital Services and other internal and external partners is expected.

Duties include:

• Oversight and management of DMAD's data collection and storage infrastructure in collaboration with Agency of Digital Services; assuring interoperability among systems and maintaining system functionality.
• Refine AOE's data ingestion processes, including data linkage across various state partners (Local Education Agencies as well as other State Agencies and Departments)
• Oversee the implementation of a common data standard for AOE and the development of VT's SLDS (State Longitudinal Data System), pre-K through employment.
• Ensure DMAD has the technical tools needed to work efficiently and effectively.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Data Governance policy and procedures for DMAD and AOE.
• Ensure data quality through implementation of quality assurance protocols, training, and continual process improvement cycles.
• Collaborate effectively across the Division to ensure processes are inclusive of all data users, data stewards and stakeholders.
• Standardize business and data processes across the Division (and the Agency) to ensure organizational alignment.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of Agency data collection and reporting. Assess for automation and align with data standards.
• Project management as necessary.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Agency of Digital Services, State Enterprise Project Management Office, AOE Program managers, and Information Technology Leaders, managers, and staff.

The Deputy will support the Division Director in developing long range plans and programs related to Agency goals and overall policy directives, including ensuring those plans and programs align with federal and state mandatory requirements.

The AOE is at a pivotal moment in the evolution of our education data strategy. We have invested significant resources to ensure robust, streamlined processes for the varied, required data collections, applications, local systems, and division workflows across the organization and state. The Deputy Division Director will assist with the next phase of DMAD's growth - leveraging the data the Division collects to provide AOE, LEAs (Local Education Agencies) and other stakeholders with information to inform data-based decision making and public policy making at the District level.

Successful candidates will have a strong technical knowledge of Data Science and Management. This position will be expected to have significant oversight of AOE's large and complex education data systems which span across multiple divisions within the Agency, as well as partner Agencies.

Who May Apply

This position, Deputy Director of Education Data Division (Job Requisition #49928), 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.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting and or remotely. Some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular work schedule should be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in social science, business or public administration, computer science, or related field AND four (4) or more years of experience in data project management, reporting, and analysis in education, INCLUDING two (2) or more years of supervisory experience.
OR
Eight (8) or more years of experience in data project management, reporting, and analysis in education, INCLUDING two (2) or more years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in social science, business or public administration, computer science, or related field.
Demonstrated experience working on multiple overlapping projects.
Demonstrated experience delivering work products on program deadlines.
People leader experience within an Education-focused institution.
Experience working in Agile environments.
Experience managing multiple types of problems at the same time.
Experience in Education technology.

Total Compensation

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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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.