Data Management Analyst Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5036549) Apply  Data Management Analyst Salary $68,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually Location Denver Metro, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number 1997-Cnslt-IMS-0825 Department Department of Education Division Information Management Services Opening Date 08/12/2025 Closing Date 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.*** FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Recruitment@cde.state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is not part of the classified personnel system, applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado. Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado. Colorado Department of Education – What We Do The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute. As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data. CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance. CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do. Why Work For CDE The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice! The following is a summary of the benefits we offer: + Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment. + Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible. + Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance + Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) + 11 paid holidays per year + Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals + Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)www.copera.org + Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply) + Paid professional development opportunities 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 most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Description of Job Work Environment: This position is Full-time, is Hybrid (Remote/Home Office w/requirement to report to Work location per business needs + Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm + Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs + A Remote (Home) office is required + Required to report to the work locationper business needs + Essential Functions (ADAAA) + SEDENTARY/Office environment: + Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time + Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc. + DL Not Required: Required to independently obtain and determine means to complete travel requirements. Position Summary: The Data Management Analyst position is responsible for understanding Legislative requirements and identifying the data which will be collected and reported by Colorado’s Local Education Agencies. The individual in this role is required to validate the data and implement quality assurance best practices to ensure the quality of the data. This position is responsible for leading the data collection assigned which includes communication and outreach plans, implementation, supporting and training Colorado's local education agencies throughout the process and data analysis. This position requires collaboration with various units across the department to determine collection changes necessitated by legislation or regulation and to provide data needed to fulfill reporting, technical assistance, monitoring, and analysis obligations. This position is a hybrid position. Major Duties and Responsibilities: A. Collect data from Colorado's local education agencies (school districts, BOCES, and AUs) and provide technical assistance to ensure the data is collected timely and accurately. B. Facilitate the activities associated with assigned data collections and processes throughout the cycle of each collection which includes opening, tracking data submissions, validating the data, providing technical support, closing, and creating required data reports. C. Review and update all resource materials, including file layouts, training documentation, timeline, and maintain webpage documentation for assigned data collections. D. Coordinate with CDE program units and CDE application developers to test data pipeline and ensure functionality and performance meet requirements. E. Track, troubleshoot, and resolve reporting issues made by local education agencies during the collection window, including the severity and time spent on each. F. Review and test business rules, cognos reports for data quality issues after the collection period. G. Consult with program staff for requirements and implement technical reports for collection cycle. H. Document bugs for updates and defects including steps to recreate issues and deadlines for resolution. I. Provide direct support to School districts, Boards of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES), Administrative Units (AU) and other CDE offices or units. J. Communicate regularly and provide technical assistance to local education agencies for all data associated with business rules and cognos reports available. K. Review, update, and deliver all necessary training to local education agencies using a variety of modalities for diverse audiences with varying knowledge and skill levels. L. Coordinate weekly communications with local education agencies through Town Halls and provide direct one-to-one assistance via phone, email and/or virtual meetings as needed. M. Manages data in Excel using basic formulas, charts, and graphs and/or access the database directly using SQL or similar programming language. N. Utilize basic SQL and Excel skills to extract data from the CDE data warehouse for statistical analyses to fill data requests. O. Provide specific information and reports for data inquiries from the federal, state, local education agencies and from the public. and analysis obligations for legislation. P. Update data summaries, data reports, and PowerPoint presentations based on provided analyses on collected data with the goal of reducing confusion and improving data quality. Q. Review reported data to determine its validity and update validation rules as needed to improve the overall data quality. This includes quality assurance of the data collection business rules and application. R. Consult with other CDE units as collection business analyst to provide data needed to fulfill reporting, technical assistance, monitoring, and analysis obligations for legislation. S. Consult with the CDE’s Information Management Services (IMS) staff to verify the accuracy and integrity of data. T. Is the subject matter expert (SME) on assigned data pipeline collections, providing insight on requirements, reports, and data processes. U. Review and update the Data Dictionary documentation as needed. V. Consult as a major data steward within CDE’s Data Governance structure. W. Understand the data use, purpose, and requirement for all data collections in assigned role. X. Assist as a technical advisor and provide assistance to CDE staff in areas associated with data collection, education research, statistics, evaluation, and programs. Y. Understand and communicate how requested changes from program staff will impact the collection and if other collections or systems are impacted. Z. Consult with other SMEs when data collection changes impact other collections to ensure all requirements will be met and the changes are designed efficiently. AA. Coordinate data changes necessitated for assigned collection based on consultation, review, and guidance from CDE program staff. BB. Provide all communication for collection changes, including EDAC, LEAs, and vendor contacts. CC. Consult and provide support for other data services unit data collections. DD. Assist in case management of State Assigned Student Identification numbers (SASIDs) in the Record Integration Transfer System (RITS). EE. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights MINIMUMEDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in data management, statistics, business, computer programming or a closely related field OR Three (3) years of professional experience in data management, statistics, or computer programming. QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS: Qualifications for Success in the Position: A. 0-3 years of experience with analysis programs, querying tools and or database applications. B. Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. C. Basic SQL knowledge. D. Basic data reporting skills. E. Excellent communication and presentation skills F. Meticulous (i.e., proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting). G. Proven communication, administrative and project management skills. H. Effective and constructive people skills. I. Evidence of strong logical thinking, problem analysis skills and technical writing skills. J. Knowledge/experience in working with file layouts, editing data, and basic data analysis. K. Ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations. L. Ability to collaborate with internal and external customers (i.e., school districts, BOCES, other CDE units). M. Demonstrates initiative and exhibits an initiative-taking approach to work. N. Ability to work equally well independently or as a member of a team. O. Exhibits CDE's mission, vision, and values by the consistent expression of professional, respectful, and customer service-oriented behaviors. Preferred Qualifications (Preferred/Not Required): A. Advanced SQL Skills B. Student Information System experience Conditions of Employment (Required): + Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check. + Work extended schedule per business needs + Report to work location per business needs Supplemental Information Complete Applications must include : + Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) . + Resume: Required FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately. Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity 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, a 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 Colorado Department of Education 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 performing 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 tohr@cde.state.co.us. Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee (including public Institutions of higher education), please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. If you indicated that you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known): Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not applicable, please state "N/A". 02 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A". 03 This position iseligible for a Hybrid flex work place; the incumbent isrequired to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as neededto complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement. 04 The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement? + Yes. + Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application. 05 If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it. + Yes + No 06 Are you a current CDE Employee? If so, please send an email to Recruitment to inform us of your application. Recruitment@cde.state.co.us + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email