Department of Education

Address:  Data Governance Section
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $70,000 - $78,000 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 7/8/24

• Responsible to serve as the lead, across the agency, on building strong systems to ensure that all data is being shown, interpreted, and used appropriately by all external stakeholders.
• Lead on the School Report Cards website and ensuring that updates to this mandatory website are done consistently and in compliance with State and Federal requirements.
• Responsible for the updating of the Data Governance website.
• Oversee all publicly available datasets across the agency to ensure that data is being sent externally and used externally only when allowable by law, including FERPA.
• Responsible for development of any Arizona Department of Education (ADE) data portals, as well as management and oversight of all Data Sharing Agreements.
• Assist program areas with creating new reports, and identify opportunities to streamline and consolidate the agency’s many existing data reports.
• Communicating data/information through web-based reporting, monthly mass communication, graphic visualization, synchronous/asynchronous webinars, etc. This involves collaboration with research scientists, program specialists, data analysts, application developers, business analysts, and external advisors to understand their data needs and drive in order to deliver the most efficient and effective customer service possible to external stakeholders.
• Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel may be required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

• Work with ADE staff and key stakeholders to develop reporting search capabilities for agency files and reports. This includes management of the School Report Cards website, as well as all other external facing reports and data.
• Facilitating collection of valid and reliable data through data literacy training and technical assistance
• Execute and maintain data strategies for the agency.
• Build and maintain the data catalog.
• Ensure that data is being use consistently and appropriately, and provide training resources for staff when it is evident that additional learning and coaching is needed.
• Communication & training of ADE staff on data management, and ensuring the data is accessible and usable.
• Facilitate external stakeholder activities by supplying data for research and public data requests.
• Work with Information Technology to establish retention standards for electronic information.
• Ensure when data sharing agreements are complete, data destruction is destroyed with external partners.
• Communicate highly complex and technical information concerning ADE data and data strategies to IT and to various audiences using multiple media including formal presentations.
• Participate and lead ADE work teams to assess and resolve data quality issues.
• Oversight & management of ADE data sharing processes; this might include multiple data committees internal and external.

Knowledge in:
• Data Analysis
• Project Management or documentation and reporting on projects
• Knowledge of SPSS, SAS, SQL or other advanced statistical analysis software
• A Bachelor’s degree in information management, policy, education, a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required

Skills in:
• Development and management of training programs for department staff
• Skills to use analytical tools
• Strong Analytical and problem solving skills
• Presentation development and delivery
• Excellent Written communications
• Project management, organizational, and managerial skills, working collaboratively with colleagues of various professional backgrounds
• Interpersonal relationships
• Time management
• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to:
• Create simple search capabilities using basic data tools
• Identify standard approaches to resolve ADE data issues
• Training and communications content development and delivery
• Analyze data and interpret data analysis results
• Critically analyze both quantitative and qualitative data and disseminate the results/findings in a clear and concise manner
• Evaluate quantitative analysis of ADE data
• Manage time, be self-motivated to execute appropriate projects by deadlines, and work on several projects simultaneously
• Communicate directions and instructions to all levels of personnel and stakeholders, using both written and verbal forms of communication, in a clear and precise manner
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Work with others of diverse backgrounds and experiences

Preference will be given to those applicants with education and research experience.

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.