Education Data Insights Manager

Virginia Department of Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Education seeks a Data Collections Manager to oversee student data collections, analyze performance measures, and report on state and federal indicators. You will lead a team, ensure data quality, and develop documentation and training materials for diverse stakeholders.

Position reports to the Office of Data Services and supports SPSF and ESEA reporting requirements. Strong Excel/TOAD/SQL skills and the ability to communicate complex data are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting education performance measures at the division, state, or federal level.
• Ability to lead a team, give clear instructions, resolve conflicts, and ensure high-quality output.
• Experience creating documentation, preparing presentations, and training diverse audiences.
• Experience managing multiple education reporting projects and programs concurrently.
• Proficient with Excel, TOAD, and SQL for analyzing educational program performance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data analysis

Data collection

Team leadership

Documentation

Presentations

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

TOAD

SQL

Job description

Virginia Department of Education seeks a Data Collections Manager to oversee student data collections, analyze performance measures, and report on state and federal indicators. You will lead a team, ensure data quality, and develop documentation and training materials for diverse stakeholders.

Position reports to the Office of Data Services and supports SPSF and ESEA reporting requirements. Strong Excel/TOAD/SQL skills and the ability to communicate complex data are essential.