K-12 Data Operations Manager

Job Purpose

The Data Operations Manager leads and executes data and operational processes supporting benchmark and customized K–12 assessments. This role ensures reliable data pipelines, analytics, and reporting, and enables the development and delivery of customized assessments for school and district partners.

The Data Operations Manager, reporting to the SVP of Measurement & Research, collaborates with content development, software product, and services teams to configure and deliver assessments, manage data operations, produce analytic insights, and continuously improve data workflows and operational processes.

This role is designed to evolve over time. Initially, the focus will be on learning and managing existing assessment data workflows, including data-driven assessment development. As expertise grows, the role will expand to improve efficiency, strengthen data integrity, and deliver deeper analytical insights that support educator decision-making and program growth.

This role is based in the company’s office in Meridian, Mississippi, and is offered as a hybrid position, with the opportunity to work remotely part of the time.

• Manage the collection, validation, and processing of assessment data across multiple test administrations
• Maintain data workflows that support the development, scoring, reporting, and analysis of assessments
• Coordinate data preparation and delivery for internal teams and external stakeholders
• Own and maintain core assessment data systems and operations

• Build customized assessments from district specifications using complex queries and automated processes
• Define and coordinate data requirements for custom test builds, including item pools, test forms, and scoring specifications
• Collaborate with assessment content teams to ensure optimal test configuration

• Calculate projections and utilize forecasting models to support customer decision-making, assessment planning, and program growth
• Analyze testing volumes, reporting timelines, and assessment usage trends
• Provide insights to inform educator decisions and internal planning

• Develop dashboards, data visualizations, reports, and summaries for school districts and internal stakeholders
• Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities to improve assessment design and delivery

• Learn and document existing data processes and systems
• Identify opportunities to streamline, scale, and improve data operations
• Implement improvements to data pipelines, reporting processes, and operational documentation
• Establish best practices for data management and operational efficiency

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, education research, information systems, or a related field

• 2-4 years of experience in data operations, analytics, or assessment data management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with data tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience managing complex datasets and operational processes
• Ability to design, maintain, and improve data pipelines and processes
• Attention to detail and quality in all high-stakes tasks and activities

• Experience working with K–12 assessment or education data preferred
• Understanding of state learning standards and education concepts, such as student growth and progress monitoring, is preferred
• Familiarity with test development and educational measurement concepts is preferred

• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership and commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, as well as shifting priorities
• Self-driven, independent, and innovative