Director of Accountability and Analytics

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Director of Accountability and Analytics

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Director of Accountability and Analytics



Salary


$120,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annually



Location


Denver Metro, CO




Job Type


Full Time



Job Number


2004-Dir-Assess-1025




Department


Department of Education



Division


Assessment




Opening Date


10/07/2025



Closing Date


11/4/2025 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.





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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.



Please Note - As of August 27, 2025, a hiring freeze is in effect for the Colorado Executive Branch.

State agencies will be allowed to finalize the hiring process only if a position has been posted by August 27, 2025.



Although the hiring freeze does not apply to the Colorado Department of Education, our agency is committed to acting in accordance with the objectives of the hiring freeze and only hiring positions that have been vetted and determined to be an essential need.

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

+ 20% Travel Within State of Colorado, including some overnights

+ A Remote (Home) office is required

+ Required to report to the work location per business needs

+ Essential Functions (ADAAA)

+ LIGHT/Office environment:

+ Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time

+ May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally

+ Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.

+ Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree


+ DL Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle (OR State of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle/Colorado DL required) to complete travel requirements.

(For positions with extensive travel that cannot be completed by public transportation or Lift/Uber--this is a terminable condition of employment)



Position Summary:
The Director of Accountability Analytics will direct the Colorado Department of Education's cornerstone of the state's accountability system – the district and school performance plan assignments.

This entails ensuring that there is a valid evaluation of sites’ performance, while also creating an atmosphere of transparency and responsiveness.

The position will lead the integration of relevant changes from HB25-1278 into the frameworks.

This means producing frameworks under current practices for 2025 frameworks and 2026 frameworks, while working on systems to integrate the new frameworks changes for 2027 frameworks (e.g., identify data sources, work with stakeholders, ensure technical systems are built).

The Director will focus on maintaining a reliable accountability system in Colorado that contributes to state level coherence and provides meaningful information at the local levels.

The Director will participate in strengthening and enhancing the state's full accountability and continuous improvement system which includes reporting, improvement planning, awards, accreditation and stakeholder engagement.

This work involves collaborating on cross-department activities, such as building and maintaining data tools and visualizations (e.g., the school and district dashboards), leading analysis on accountability-related topics, and leveraging external expert partnerships to conduct research.

The position works across the department in collaborative relationships with many offices, but especially with Assessment, Information Management, Improvement Planning, School and District Transformation, Federal Programs and Communications.

This position will supervise staff.
The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range, however could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversight of the Accountability Analytics Office
•Supervise a team of 3-4 analysts that have deep analytical knowledge and training.
•Provide vision and strategy, in alignment with department leadership, to produce meaningful annual evaluations of schools and districts (performance frameworks) that are nested within the larger accountability system.


•Partner with the team, other CDE offices, the education field and the public to gather feedback to ensure coherence across the accountability system and continually improve the system.
•Act as the department authority on the performance frameworks and its components in support of policymakers (e.g., state board of education, legislators).
•Lead efforts to translate changes in statute, board rule and policies to practice within the scope of the team's work.

Contribute to statewide efforts to operationalize performance framework-related initiatives (e.g., HB25-1278).
•Manage the office budget in service of the team's responsibilities.

This includes managing several large state and and national partner contracts to deepen the team's research and analytical capacity.

State Accountability Data Reporting & Evaluation
•Ensure the successful fulfillment of legislative requirements related to the annual reporting of state accountability data, including:
a.

School and District Performance Framework (SPFs and DPFs)
b.

Alternative Education Campus (AEC) SPF
•Ensure data accuracy and integrity by managing validation procedures in collaboration with internal teams in the unit and across the department (e.g., Assessment, IMS, Communications).
•Lead the development of comprehensive accountability reporting, data analysis and evaluation projects.
•Ensure team participation on the development and administration of other data reports (e.g., statewide needs assessment, online frameworks, school & district dashboards, data explorer tool, statewide analysis).


•Manage accountability data evaluation contracts and technical support for accountability reports (e.g., legislated reports, grant reports, stakeholder input reports), ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.

Stakeholder Engagement & Accountability Communication
•Work with partner offices to develop and use protocols to gather input and feedback from external stakeholders (e.g., advisory groups, district leaders, building leaders, education associations, advocacy groups, community members, policymakers), state board and CDE staff to enhance the user experience and functionality of reports.
•Contribute and review the development of accountability resources, training, technical assistance, and communication regarding state accountability policies, data trends, and best practices, in partnership with stakeholder groups (e.g., districts, BOCES, schools, advisory groups) and other staff across the unit and division.

Accreditation and Accountability Collections
•Support implementation of accountability-related work led by other offices in alignment with state legislation and state board rule, including:
a.

School and district accreditation process,
b.

Request to reconsider,
c.

AEC designation and optional measures collections.


•Direct technical assistance and support to schools and districts (e.g., develop communications and guidance documents) and coordinate decision-making criteria with senior leadership.



Unit Collaboration & Additional Responsibilities
•Support to other offices within the unit as needed.
•Complete other duties as assigned.



Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUMEDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
•Bachelor's degree or higher in education, public policy, psychology, statistics, sociology, or related field with 5 years experience in education or related field analyzing, designing, and implementing data reports and tools.
OR
•Master's degree or higher in education, public policy, psychology, statistics, sociology, or related field with at least 2 years experience in education or related field analyzing, designing, and implementing data reports and tools.

Qualifications for success:
• Commitment to access and opportunity to effective education for all students.

Ability to articulate the role assessment and accountability can serve in illuminating achievement disparities across educational entities
• Experience with and understanding of the unique strengths and needs of diverse communities (rural, urban and suburban) and students, including students of poverty, students with disabilities, and students whose primary or home language is not English.
• Ability to articulate personal knowledge of critical components and issues related to the implementation of state accountability systems.


•At least 2 years experience supervising professional staff in education or a related field.
•Strong understanding of Colorado accountability system and the data and reporting landscape.
• Demonstrated experience in educational policy/leadership.

Solid foundation in the legal and technical requirements for implementing a state accountability system.
•Experience analyzing, designing, and implementing data structures necessary to support operational systems.
•Experience with managing educational data, preferably Colorado's data system.
•Knowledge of school/district organization and practice.

Knowledge of state organization and practice preferred.
•Program management and ability to implement a work plan including related communication and collaboration.
•Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
•Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
•Advanced Tableau or data visualization skill, and ability to work across a variety of web based tools (e.g. Salesforce).
•Familiarity with using databases (e.g., SQL, TOAD) and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R).


•Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.


+ Ability and willingness to travel

Conditions of Employment (Required):

+ Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.

+ Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel (percentage 20%)

+ Work extended schedule per business needs

+ Report to work location per business needs

+ Valid Driver's License Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle to complete travel requirements.



Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include :

+ Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) .

+ Resume: Required - Attach

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.





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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.

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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.





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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?



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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.



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If so, please send an email to Recruitment to inform us of your application.

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