USDA Child Nutrition Programs Data Manager

Full Job Description

Iowa Department of Education’s mission is ensuring all students experience a world-class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential.

The Iowa Department of Education seeks a dedicated data manager responsible for monitoring data base operations for functionality, accuracy, efficiency and security. This position will be an integral member of the Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services Data, Reporting and Program Support Team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Gather data for bureau operations, reporting and information requests from data system, spreadsheets, surveys and other data sources. Develop narrative and graphics for written reports
• Serve as the liaison with data system contractor(s) to translate business requirements into accurate and functional database
• Manage service requests and access requests received from end users (i.e., school food authorities, child care centers, etc.)
• Resolve issues through data improvement or configuration changes or recommend improvement or fixes to established data system(s)
• Develop proposals and data flows and share recommendations for efficient process implementation with project teams
• Ensure and maintain data security, privacy and maintenance configuration settings for bureau data system for data integrity

Direct the implementation of multiple, concurrent system enhancements in collaboration with bureau management analyst 3. Plan and conduct system testing and coordinate with bureau end users.

Document testing outcomes. Ensure system enhancements are effectively and efficiently moved to production environment.

• Make technical recommendations on efficient process implementation including new system development
• Identify, track and monitor bureau performance indicators aligning with Division and Department indicators
• Coordinate secure data storage, retention and disposal for the bureau

Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.

If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact idoe.hr@iowa.gov.

This position is classified as a Data Analyst 2.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel

A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:

• Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Strong technical skills
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Knowledge and experience with coordinating the development of legislation, administrative rules, and legislative proposals
• Ability to work collaboratively on, and provide leadership for, high-performing teams
• Ability to work independently, moving projects forward with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in complex situations and meet deadlines while leading teams as a non-traditional leader (no supervisory authority)
• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators
• Ability to manage self in relation to prioritization and time management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both using Microsoft SQL toolset within no more than 2 major versions of the current release. Or, 6 months’ experience writing complex T-SQL queries against SQL Server database preferred.
• Ability to keep multiple projects moving forward at the same time and meeting deadlines;
• Ability to work in an environment where the individual may be receiving guidance and direction from multiple individuals;
• Experience being detail-oriented with ability to apply established procedures and requirements into practice with speed and accuracy;
• Proficiency with office software applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, and ability to learn other custom software applications including web-based systems;
• Experience in government regulation implementation;
• Experience working with USDA Child Nutrition Programs preferred.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
• Collaborative, positive work environment
• Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow
• Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country
• Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
• Competitive salary and benefits package:

https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.

The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

****NOTE: Unofficial transcripts are required to verify degrees and coursework. Please attach a transcript to your application

1) Six years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science.

2) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management, and experience equal to two years of full-time work (as described in number one).

3) All of the following (a and b):

a.

A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience; and

b.

A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience.

4) All of the following (a and b):

a. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and

b. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management.

5) All of the following (a, b, and c):

a. Two years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; and

b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and

c. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics.

6) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Data Analyst 1.

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